Suffering from food poisoning while traveling is far from ideal. Whether it's from street food in a foreign country or a suspect oyster, the symptoms can be intense. Here’s what you should do if you’re ever the victim of food poisoning while traveling. Veuer’s Maria Mercedes Galuppo has the story.
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00:00Suffering from food poisoning while traveling is far from ideal.
00:04Whether it's from street food in a foreign country or a suspect oyster, the symptoms
00:08can be intense.
00:09Here's what you should do if you're ever the victim of food poisoning while traveling.
00:14Stay hydrated with fluids and electrolytes, such as Gatorade or hydration powders.
00:19The HuffPost suggests eating bland foods.
00:22Stick to a brat diet – bananas, rice, applesauce, toast – with small, energy-sustaining meals.
00:29The Eiffel Tower can wait.
00:30Allow your body to rest, stay in bed, and monitor your temperature.
00:35Add probiotics to your meal, as WebMD says, can bring balance to your gut bacteria.
00:40Keep an eye on symptoms like cramps, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, fever, or loss
00:46of appetite.
00:47Consider using over-the-counter medications cautiously, especially for fever or stomach
00:52cramps.
00:53When traveling, pack a basic medical kit with digestive medications and rehydration solutions.
00:59Research health risks at your destination and consider vaccinations.
01:03Wash hands before meals, be cautious about food and water sources, and choose bottled
01:08or treated water and cooked foods with reliable places.