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Traveler's Diarrhea
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•Last Updated: October 13, 2024
Traveler’s diarrhea causes loose, watery stools and can result from visiting areas with unclean water or poor food safety practices. Traveler’s diarrhea is a gastrointestinal infection that occurs due to the consumption of food and water contaminated with pathogens. In addition to diarrhea, symptoms can include abdominal cramping, fecal urgency, nausea, vomiting, fever, and malaise. For most people, traveler’s diarrhea will self-resolve within a few days.
Traveler's Diarrhea falls under the Gut Health category.
