Health and Medicine

What is Traveler's Diarrhea? Traveler's Diarrhea is a digestive tract disorder. It consists of abdominal cramps and diarrhea that's most often caused by consuming food or water that the body isn't familiar with.   If you're visiting an area where either the sanitary practices or the climate are different than what you're more likely to experience traveler's diarrhea.  It can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or parasites. Traveler's diarrhea typically goes away on its own within a few days. It can cause dehydration , which can be dangerous , especially for children . It's often contagious, however, and passed from person to person regardless of the cause. What are the symptoms of Traveler's Diarrhea ? Loose , watery diarrhea and abdominal cramps are the most universal symptoms in traveler's diarrhea. Other symptoms may depend on the cause of the condition . Symptoms  can include :  Nausea vomiting Fever Bloating Excessive gas Loss of appetite U...