What to take after getting sick in Mexico?
What to take after getting sick in Mexico?
- Drink lots of water. ...
- Electrolyte-fortified liquids. ...
- Go easy on the solid foods, at least at first. ...
- Avoid dairy, greasy or fried foods, and high-fiber foods or anything that upsets your stomach.
- Don't take diarrhea medicines. ...
- Seek medical attention if it's necessary – after TWO DAYS.
Why do I have diarrhea 3 days after coming back from Mexico?
Traveler's diarrhea occurs within 10 days of travel to an area with poor public hygiene. It's the most common illness in travelers. It's caused by drinking water or eating foods that have bacteria, viruses, or parasites. It usually goes away without treatment in a few days.
How do I stop diarrhea after coming back from Mexico?
- Drink lots of fluids. If you get diarrhea, drink lots of fluids to stay hydrated. ...
- Take over-the-counter drugs. Several drugs, such as loperamide, can be bought over-the-counter to treat the symptoms of diarrhea. ...
- Only take antibiotics if needed.
What should I eat after travelers diarrhea?
Drink canned fruit juices, weak tea, clear soup, decaffeinated soda or sports drinks to replace lost fluids and minerals. Later, as your diarrhea improves, try a diet of easy-to-eat complex carbohydrates, such as salted crackers, bland cereals, bananas, applesauce, dry toast or bread, rice, potatoes, and plain noodles.
Is it normal to get sick in Mexico?
To some extent, all food and water have bacteria, but your body knows how to handle the ones you come in contact with often. Though millions of people visit Mexico each year, only a small fraction got sick in Mexico, and most people do eat the delicious street food.