Holidays should be pure relaxation, instead the intestine often decides to go whims just when we are away. Constipation, traveler diarrhea, indigestion: here the paradise turns into an intestinal nightmare.
Dr. Rabia de Latour of the Nyu Langone Health has put together 5 tricks that really work for not having unpleasant surprises during travel.
Why does the intestine go crazy when we travel?
Our digestive system is a habitual animal. He doesn’t like changes and when he undergoes them, he rebels. During the trips many things happen that send him on tilt:
The 5 tricks that save the holidays
We come to the point and discover 5 expedients that can save us in case of intestinal problems.
Drink, drink, drink
The water is everything. Especially if you drink alcohol that dehydrates you and worsen constipation. Always keep a bottle with you.
Fiber at each meal
Even on vacation he tries to eat something full of fiber. A handful of almonds, an apple with the peel, a little raw vegetables. It doesn’t take much, just be constant.
Move a minimum
You don’t have to go to the gym. A nice walk to explore the city does very well also to the intestine. The movement stimulates everything.
Keep your timetables
If you always go to the bathroom at home at the same time, try to do the same on vacation. The intestine loves the routine, even when you are away.
Don’t stress too much
The more you get acted for intestinal problems, the more worsen. Breathe, relax. Sometimes this is enough to unlock the situation.
How to avoid the traveler’s diarrhea
Travel diarrhea is a real break. Continuous discharges, cramps, nausea. Fortunately, it usually does not last long, maximum a couple of days.
If the worst happens
Despite all the precautions, sometimes diarrhea comes the same. The most important thing: drink a lot not to dehydrate yourself, you can try over the counter drugs with subsalicious bismuto that calm down the cramps and slow down the transit a little. Go to the doctor if: the symptoms last more than two days, you have high fever or see blood in the stool.
For normal indigestion
Sometimes it is only a matter of stomach upside down, reflux, strange reactions to food. Here too he can help the subsalicious bismuto. If the symptoms seem serious or worry, better to hear a doctor.
The final secret
Intestinal well -being on vacation is not magic. They are small daily attention that make the difference. Drink, eat with a little criteria, move, don’t stress too much.
And remember: the intestine needs time to get used to changes. Do not demand immediate miracles, give time to adapt. He too is on vacation after all.
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