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If you travel a lot, you may also suffer from diarrhea. This is actually a common condition that affects a lot of people. Many people experience it every time they travel, and others only experience it when they travel to specific locations.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are many things that cause traveler\u2019s diarrhea, and the cause often determines the symptoms and their severity. While many of these symptoms can be treated with over the counter medications, some of them have more serious underlying causes that require prescription medications or other types of medical treatment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The cause can be something as simple as eating something that doesn\u2019t agree with your stomach or something as serious as a parasitic infection. If you are suffering from traveler\u2019s diarrhea, understanding the symptoms can help you determine if you need to see a doctor or if it\u2019s something that will go away on its own without treatment. Here are the most frequent symptoms of the condition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

1. Nausea<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s not uncommon for people to experience a variety of stomach problems when they are suffering from traveler\u2019s diarrhea <\/a>or any type of diarrhea at all. The stomach is part of the digestive system, and many of the viruses and bacteria that cause diarrhea can also affect it. If you are suffering from diarrhea, you may feel nauseous before it begins. Many people feel slight stomach pain and discomfort or feel like they may vomit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Once diarrhea begins, nausea may go away, or it may get worse. Nausea can be a sign that you are suffering from a stomach virus or have eaten something and have food poisoning. If nausea lasts for more than a few days, you may want to see a doctor. Sometimes medication is needed to help treat the underlying cause of the traveler\u2019s diarrhea as well as other symptoms like nausea and stomach pain. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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2. Abdominal Cramps<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If you have diarrhea, you may also have cramps. The cramps can be mild or severe. Many people have cramps leading up to severe diarrhea. The cramps may start a few days before diarrhea occurs, and it may come and go. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many people also experience cramping while using the bathroom and even after. Sometimes the cramping <\/a>may be a sign that you need to go to the bathroom, and other times, it may occur on its own or before the need to use the bathroom arises. The cramping can be debilitating and can hurt so badly that a person is unable to get out of bed or go about their daily activities. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There is no cure for abdominal cramps, but they typically go away one the diarrhea stops or the underlying cause of traveler\u2019s diarrhea is treated. Many people find relief by taking a warm bath, taking pain medication, or using heating pads on the abdomen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

3. Vomiting<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Vomiting <\/a>is common with traveler\u2019s diarrhea, but not everyone will experience it. The underlying cause of the condition determines if a person vomits or feels nauseous. The vomiting may occur at the same time as diarrhea, or it may occur a few days before it starts or after it stops. It most commonly appears if the underlying cause is a virus, infection, or food poisoning. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some people vomit violently, and others may only vomit a little bit. Many people vomit because their stomach hurts so badly or because they feel full and nauseous. Some people feel the urge to vomit while they are using the bathroom. This can be caused by the force of diarrhea and the underlying cause of the condition. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are medications that can help relieve the feeling of nausea and stop vomiting. They may also help relieve diarrhea. If the vomiting becomes severe, you should seek medical attention. Excessive vomiting and diarrhea can quickly lead to dehydration, so be sure to drink plenty of water when suffering from these symptoms. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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4. Fever<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If the traveler\u2019s diarrhea is caused by a virus or infection, it may be accompanied by a fever. A fever <\/a>is a sign that there is something in your body that shouldn\u2019t be. When you have a fever, your body is trying to reset and remove the invading virus or bacteria. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Fevers and diarrhea together can quickly cause dehydration, so it\u2019s important to drink plenty of fluids if you are suffering from both symptoms. If your fever lasts for more than a couple of days or if it becomes too high, you should seek medical treatment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While a virus may need to run its course, an infection may require medications like antibiotics to treat it. If left untreated, diarrhea and fever may continue, and the infection may lead to further complications. Over the counter, fever medication may temporarily lower a fever, but it will not treat the underlying cause of the symptom.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

5. Loose Stools<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Diarrhea is usually identified as a loose stool. The stool may change and become looser over time and even become extremely watery. It may also be painful to use the bathroom, and the loose stools may be an odd color or smell abnormally awful. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Loose stools may cause pain and irritation <\/a>around the rectum. You may feel as if you are unable to eliminate your bowels completely, and you may run to the bathroom trying to do so over and over again. Some people find that eating or drinking makes the stools even looser. Certain foods may help treat this issue as may over the counter diarrhea medications. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are suffering from traveler\u2019s diarrhea and have reoccurring loose stools that don\u2019t improve with medication or while eating certain foods, the condition may be caused by an infection or virus and may require professional medical attention for proper treatment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

6. Bloody Stools                           <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

If the traveler\u2019s diarrhea is severe or has been ongoing for a while, the stools may turn bloody. This can be a sign that something serious is going on in the body, such as a parasitic infection. The color of the blood <\/a>can tell you a lot about the severity of the situation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If the blood is dark red or appears to be almost black, it means the blood is coming from inside the body and may be the result of something going on in your intestines. You should seek medical attention to determine the cause and rule out anything serious. If the blood appears to be bright red, it\u2019s a sign that it is coming from the rectum. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

While this can still mean that something isn\u2019t right inside your body, it\u2019s more likely the result of irritation caused by using the bathroom so often or wiping so much. It may also be caused by a hemorrhoid. Try to avoid straining while using the bathroom and instead of using toilet paper, use a soft cloth or rag to wipe the area gently to avoid more irritation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

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7. Gas<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Gas pain is common with people who experience traveler\u2019s diarrhea. Since the cause of the condition is often indigestion or an infection in the digestive tract<\/a>, it\u2019s not uncommon to have has pain while also suffering from diarrhea. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In many cases, sugary and sweet foods tend to cause both gas and diarrhea at the same time. This can be a particularly frustrating symptom. Not only are gas pains painful, but some people have a hard time determining if the pain they feel in their stomach is gas that they can relieve or diarrhea that they need to run to the bathroom to expel. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Gas pain can also be confused with cramping and can lead to bloating. Gas medications may help relieve this symptom, but will not treat the underlying causes of the gas and diarrhea. Gas pain can also be felt in other parts of the body besides the stomach and abdomen. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

8. Urgent Need To Use The Bathroom<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The most common and obvious symptom of traveler\u2019s diarrhea is the need to use the bathroom frequently. This can be a major inconvenience while traveling, because you may not always be able to get to a restroom when you feel the urge to go. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some people feel the need and then can\u2019t actually go when they get there. Other\u2019s feel the need urgently and barely have time to make it to the bathroom. This can also cause the rectum to become sore <\/a>as using the bathroom so often can irritate it, as can wiping. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some people sit on the toilets for long periods of time because they know they will feel the urge to go again as soon as they get up. Diarrhea medications can help reduce the urge to go, but it may return after a while. Once the underlying cause is found and treated, the diarrhea should stop.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\r\n

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