Be Careful What You Eat And Drink On Vacation
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Be Mindful of Your Diet While on Vacation
Summary:
Each year, 20 to 50 percent of international travelers?"around 10 million Americans?"experience travelers' diarrhea (TD).
Travelers often encounter Montezuma's revenge, tourista, or Tut's tummy?"different names for the same uncomfortable condition. Every year, 20 to 50 percent of international travelers, including an estimated 10 million Americans, develop travelers' diarrhea (TD). It typically begins during the first week of travel but can occur at any time, even after returning home. High-risk destinations include the developing regions of Latin America, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia. Young adults, immunosuppressed individuals, people with inflammatory bowel disease or diabetes, and those taking H-2 blockers or antacids are particularly vulnerable to complications.
TD is primarily caused by E. coli and similar bacteria, often spread through contaminated food and water. Fortunately, you can reduce your risk of developing TD?"one of the most common reasons vacations are cut short?"by being cautious about what you eat and drink.
For those traveling to high-risk areas, a treatment option is Xifaxan (rifaximin) tablets, a nonsystemic, gastrointestinal (GI) selective antibiotic. Approved by the FDA for those over 12 years old with TD caused by noninvasive E. coli strains, Xifaxan has been used internationally for over 19 years with more than 500 million tablets prescribed.
"Treating travelers' diarrhea can mean feeling better in a day instead of losing several days of your vacation," said Dr. Bradley Connor, past president of the International Society for Travel Medicine.
Before you head out, consult your physician or visit a travel clinic. Alongside carrying a prescription for Xifaxan, you can minimize TD risk by following a few preventive measures.
"While TD usually only disrupts a vacation, some may develop post-infectious irritable bowel syndrome," Connor added. "It's wise to plan ahead, take precautions, and consider health issues before you travel."
If you experience diarrhea while traveling, ensure you drink plenty of clear liquids to replace lost fluids and electrolytes.
Important Safety Information: Xifaxan (rifaximin) tablets are indicated for treating travelers' diarrhea in patients over 12 years old caused by noninvasive Escherichia coli strains. Xifaxan should not be used for diarrhea with fever or blood in the stool or due to pathogens other than E. coli. If symptoms worsen or persist beyond 24-48 hours, discontinue use and consider alternative antibiotic therapy.
In clinical trials, Xifaxan was generally well tolerated. Common side effects included flatulence, headache, abdominal pain, and rectal tenesmus, which were comparable to placebo results.
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