Every year, thousands of Russians go on business trips to various countries. At the same time, a person breaks away from the house, the usual (character and regime) of food, which can in itself lead to various kinds of digestive disabilities and discomfort from the gastrointestinal tract.
Content
Gastrointestinal tract of a person inhabited by whole hordes of microbes. They can affect its condition — Harm, be neutral or, on the contrary, useful: to assist in digestion.
The composition of the intestine microflora can vary under the action of internal and external factors, such as a diet.
That is why the difference in the composition and ratio of these microbes is even in the inhabitants, for example, Tula and Kazan. What is there to talk about long-distance countries. «Houses» Microbes «their», we are accustomed to them. And in the new atmosphere, a sharp change in the intestinal microflora can cause the so-called traveler diarrhea.
Diarrhea or, Simply put, diarrhea, promotes us, first of all, in underdeveloped, backward countries with low hygiene. Many, already spoiled by civilized rest, Russian tourists are striving there. It is in these countries that are most often found both intestinal and all other infectious diseases. In developed countries, too many «infection», But a high level of culture and hard sanitary standards to a minimum reduce the risk of disease.
Water
Water from the tap, in which we wash yourself, my dishes, fruits, vegetables - not suitable for drinking. Here are some ways to protect yourself from microbes in the water:
- Non-filled water is better not to drink. Boiling even for a few minutes most microbes kills. In the area above 2 kilometers above sea level, water should be boiled more than 3 minutes.
- Water can only be drunk from sealed breeding bottles, better produced in developed countries or well-known companies.
- Alcoholic beverages are safe, but you need to remember that adding alcohol into the water does not disinfect it.
- The safety of water treated with any household filters has not been proven. However, it is better to use filters than to drink raw water from under the tap.
Food
If the water is more or less clear, food remains. Personal hygiene norms and health requirements are approximately the same in civilized countries and may not be absent on some wild island.
Greatly affects the intestinal function not only microflora, but also a daily diet. Difficult and stupid to deny yourself in exotic food. But do not be surprised if after the germinated grains of Baobaba with the paws of the sacred Egyptian toad you will have digestion. A sharp change of a diet can lead not only to the traveler diarrhea, but also to the exacerbation of gastritis, ulcerative disease, constipation and t.D. Try to follow these recommendations:
- Be careful with milk and dairy products. They are good and quickly multiplied by microbes, especially in a warm wet climate.
- Vegetables and fruits are desirable only in restaurants and hotels. If you risked to buy them on the market, it is necessary to clean with them with skin, pre-wash in disinfixed water.
- Avoid raw products of animal origin. Some animals and fish can be poisonous - for their preparation requires special treatment, and raw meat may contain a great many pathogens and worm eggs.
- Do not buy anything from street traders, especially in the markets. It is best to follow the advice of a civilized guide, not a local resident. And carefully read the tourist guidelines in the new country for you.
- If you have chronic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract — Consult your doctor before the trip. Maybe you need to undergo a course of treatment or capture medication. Go on a trip healthy and prepared.
Failed to avoid infections
First, you need to understand how serious the situation is. The appearance of a liquid chair in the absence of other painful symptoms — Not a reason for serious anxiety. You will help yourself: In any pharmacy, Imodium is sold without a recipe — It is really effective. However, doctors believe that the suppression of diarrhea means that the microbes will stay within your body longer. Diarrhea funds may also prevent the action of the rehydration solutions that you accept.
The appearance of nausea, vomiting, very frequent diarrhea, temperature rise, dry mouth, rash on the skin — may be signs of a serious disease life-threatening and require urgent advice of the doctor.
Do not self-medicate. Most likely, the purpose of antibiotics will be required, and this should make a doctor. When a frequent chair appears, the body is quickly dehydrated, and it is very dangerous. Self-help — drink as much as possible slightly salted water. Experienced and especially bold travelers, in their first aid kit antibiotics, effective in the treatment of intestinal infections. Recommend to all similar «Promotiveness» it is forbidden.
Children
About children need to say separately. They are always vividly interested in a variety of dirty objects, including those inedible, and badly remember that before meals you need to wash your hands. At the same time, intestinal infections, like many other diseases, develop more quickly and leak harder than adults. Therefore, it should be very closely watching what, where and how your child absorbs.
With dehydration
The best way with dehydration to replenish the loss of fluid is the so-called solutions for oral rehydration (RPR). RPRs mainly contain glucose and salts that help to fill important electrolytes, «Lost» in diarrhea organism. They also help it is better to absorb water in the intestines. In fact, the RPR is so helpful that they save thousands of lives in developing countries. If you wish, you yourself can prepare such a solution: glucose — 20 g, salt — 3.5 g, food soda — 2.5 g and potassium chloride — 20 g. Add approximately a liter of purified water and drink.
Pay attention to your urine. Than yellow urine color, the more fluid you need.
Avoid dairy products and solid food, at least at the beginning of the disease. They are too heavy for digestion. And stay away from alcohol — he will cause dehydration. When diarrhea stops, start with easily digestible products, such as banana, salt crackers or rice.
If you used antibiotics, then after them it is recommended to restore the intestinal microflora — Conduct treatment with lactic acid and bifidobacteria. To this end, you can also drink acidophilic milk, kefir or eating yogurts. In Japan, yogurt is called Yyakult, in Korea — Yiogurt, in India — Dahu, in Egypt — Leben and Lebenreid, in Turkey — Eurana, and in Sardinia — Jiodud and T.D.
Dangerous symptoms
In most cases, diarrhea passes without treatment, but sometimes the doctor's intervention is vital. To seek medical attention to the following symptoms:
- Red or black chair can be a sign of bleeding or parasitic infection, while a white or bleached chair may indicate a liver disease.
- High temperature can be a sign of serious infection.
- Swimming belly, vomiting and pain may indicate gastroenteritis, colitis, intestinal obstruction or appendicitis.
If you have at least one of these symptoms, do not try to stop the diarrhea yourself — Contact your doctor.
