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    Symptoms and How to Treat Traveler’s Diarrhea

    Symptoms of Traveler’s Diarrhea usually begin abruptly and include urgent diarrhea, abdominal cramps, nausea and low-grade fever. In the majority of cases, fluid loss is not voluminous and symptoms subside within 3-5 days. How can you treat traveler’s diarrhea? Although fluid loss may not be excessive, it is advisable to drink plenty of fluids. For mild diarrhea, drinking isotonic fluids (containing solutes such as sodium and potassium salts) may be the only treatment required. Bismuth subsalicylate, taken as Pepto-Bismol 60ml (or 2 tablets) four times a day can decrease symptoms. However, this medication should be avoided for those who do not tolerate salicylates, are allergic to aspirin, have kidney problems…