{"id":18207,"date":"2019-05-15T15:39:15","date_gmt":"2019-05-15T20:39:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thepapergown.zocdoc.com\/?p=18207"},"modified":"2023-03-03T15:40:52","modified_gmt":"2023-03-03T20:40:52","slug":"what-to-do-if-you-get-sick-on-vacation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zocdoc.com\/blog\/guides\/what-to-do-if-you-get-sick-on-vacation\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Do if You Get Sick on Vacation"},"content":{"rendered":"

It’s never fun to get sick, but it’s especially awful to feel under the weather when you’re on vacation. Unfortunately, it\u2019s not uncommon. The stress of travel, coupled with jet lag, can tax your immune system and make you more susceptible to colds and other <\/span>respiratory illnesses<\/span><\/a>. A high level of physical activity can put you at risk for sprains, strains and other injuries. Experiences like going on a boat on choppy waters, riding a bus on winding roads and hiking or skiing at <\/span>high altitudes<\/span><\/a> can cause <\/span>symptoms like<\/span><\/a> stomach upset, dizziness and headaches. And if you unwittingly dine on food that contains bacteria, viruses or <\/span>parasites<\/span><\/a>, you can develop a food-borne infection. <\/span><\/p>\n

With domestic travel, you\u2019re vulnerable to diseases that are endemic to the area you\u2019re visiting, says Dr. Lin H. Chen, director of the Harvard-affiliated <\/span>Travel Medicine Center<\/span><\/a> in Cambridge, Massachusetts, and president-elect of the<\/span> International Society of Travel Medicine<\/span><\/a>. <\/span>We\u2019re talking <\/span>t<\/span>ick-borne illnesses like Lyme disease in the Northeast<\/a> and fungal infections such as Valley fever (caused by the <\/span>Coccidioidomycosis fungus)<\/span><\/a> in the Southwest. Serious airborne viruses like <\/span>measles<\/span><\/a>, which has made a resurgence<\/a> in New York state and other areas of the country, can make you sick too, if you haven\u2019t been vaccinated or had measles before. <\/span><\/p>\n

When you travel outside the country, the biggest threat is traveler\u2019s diarrhea, due to exposure to different germs and bacterial strains in the food and water. <\/span>Research indicates<\/span><\/a> that between 6 and 87 percent of people get sick when journeying far from home; <\/span>traveler\u2019s diarrhea<\/span><\/a> affects more than half of people traveling to northern Africa, Latin America, the Middle East and Southeast Asia. Respiratory infections and mosquito or tick bites, rashes and fevers <\/span>are also common<\/span><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

Prevention is the best medicine, and it starts with getting any needed vaccinations before traveling, washing your hands well and often, and taking motion sickness remedies if you’re prone to queasiness. But if you do fall ill during a trip, there are strategies you can rely on.<\/span>\u00a0Here\u2019s advice to minimize the amount of time you spend out of commission once your Out of Office reply is turned on. <\/span><\/p>\n

Turn to your first aid kit<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s a good idea to be prepared for a cold, headache and muscle aches and pains by tucking some familiar remedies in your suitcase. Start with acetaminophen (Tylenol) or ibuprofen (Advil), an anti-diarrheal like loperamide (Imodium A-D) or bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol), and an antacid like Tums, which contains calcium carbonate. If you have seasonal allergies, you\u2019ll want to bring along a newer-generation antihistamine (Allegra, Claritin, Zyrtec or Xyzal); you can also use a topical form of the older antihistamine diphenhydramine (Benadryl) to calm down an allergic skin reaction, bug bites or poison ivy. <\/span><\/p>\n

Your first aid kit should also include bandages, a topical antibiotic and hydrocortisone if you\u2019re going somewhere isolated<\/span>. \u201cThe more remote and the farther away from a city, the bigger your first aid kit should be,\u201d says Chen.<\/span><\/p>\n

Drink lots of clear fluids<\/h2>\n

Air travel can be dehydrating, so drink plenty of fluids while in flight. If you get traveler\u2019s diarrhea, which can dehydrate you quickly and to a dangerous degree, be sure to \u201cdrink more water than you usually do,\u201d advises<\/span> Teri Dreher<\/span><\/a>, a registered nurse and patient advocate for NShore in Chicago. <\/span><\/p>\n

If your gastrointestinal issues are severe, supplement your water with sports\/electrolyte drinks like Gatorade or Pedialyte, which can be found at most pharmacies and convenience stores, or broth. In these instances, \u201cit\u2019s important to replace the lost salts in your body,\u201d says<\/span> Dr. Dheeraj Taranath<\/span><\/a>, regional medical director at MedExpress Urgent Care in Reading, Pennsylvania.<\/span><\/p>\n

Relax<\/h2>\n

Most illnesses won\u2019t require a doctor\u2019s care. Unless you have a fever (a sure sign of infection), just take it easy. \u201cAdjust your itinerary to allow more time for additional rest,\u201d Taranath says. \u201cDon\u2019t be afraid to take a day to recuperate in your hotel room.\u201d Relax in a warm shower or bath, drink hot tea and nap until you feel better. <\/span><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re well enough to leave your room, take advantage of your destination without overexerting yourself: Save walking across a city for when you\u2019re feeling better, and take a guided tour on a bus or boat or see a local show instead. \u201cListen to your body and take a break when you get tired,\u201d advises Chen.<\/span><\/p>\n

Stick to a bland diet<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re having stomach problems, refrain from eating difficult-to-digest foods like fatty meats, greasy or spicy foods, citrus fruits, dairy products and alcohol, which can irritate the GI tract. Stick to the <\/span>BRAT diet<\/span><\/a>: bananas, rice (white), applesauce and toast for 24 hours, and then slowly resume a more balanced diet.<\/span><\/p>\n

Take probiotics<\/h2>\n

Probiotic supplements, available at drugstores and supermarkets, help your gut combat potentially harmful bacteria that you might encounter when traveling. \u201cDouble up on your probiotics if you get sick,\u201d Dreher says, to limit the duration and severity of your illness. She also recommends beginning a course of probiotics two weeks before you travel to increase your resistance to germs. This is a somewhat controversial strategy, but <\/span>there\u2019s research<\/span><\/a> to support the use of probiotics: <\/span>An analysis<\/span><\/a> of 12 studies, for instance, found that probiotics containing <\/span>Saccharomyces boulardii <\/span><\/i>or a mixture of <\/span>Lactobacillus acidophilus <\/span><\/i>and <\/span>Bifidobacterium bifidum <\/span><\/i>can be safe and effective in preventing traveler\u2019s diarrhea. Reputable probiotic brands for digestive health, <\/span>according to Consumer Lab<\/span><\/a>, include Align, Culturelle, MegaFood MegaFlora, Renew Life Ultimate Flora and Vita Miracle Ultra 30<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Start medicating at home<\/h2>\n

If you get food poisoning or traveler\u2019s diarrhea and develop a fever, start taking Imodium or Pepto-Bismol. If you\u2019re really sick, take an antibiotic \u2014 you can ask your doctor for a \u201cjust in case\u201d antibiotic prior to leaving the country. If you haven\u2019t brought one with you, go to a local clinic for a prescription. In some countries, you can even buy ciprofloxacin (Cipro) or other antibiotics over the counter at drugstores. <\/span>In one study<\/span><\/a>, ciprofloxacin reduced sick time from 81 hours to 29 hours.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you experience symptoms including headaches, nausea, lightheadedness and disrupted sleep when you travel to high-altitude destinations \u2014 8,000 feet above sea level or higher \u2014 consider asking your doctor about preventive treatments for altitude sickness. Depending on the severity of your symptoms and how much they interfere with your ability to enjoy your vacation, a doctor might prescribe a short course of medication to speed up the process of acclimating to the oxygen-thin air. The <\/span>most commonly used drug<\/span><\/a> for altitude sickness is called <\/span>acetazolamide<\/span><\/a>. If your symptoms are more minor, you might be advised just to take <\/span>Ibuprofen<\/span><\/a> and hydrate. <\/span><\/p>\n

Go to urgent care<\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re really sick with a cold or flu, call your health insurance provider to help you find an urgent care center. \u201cFor non-life-threatening issues, urgent care facilities offer convenient, extended hours and shorter waits,\u201d Taranath says, compared to emergency rooms.<\/span><\/p>\n

Go to an ER<\/h2>\n

If you experience symptoms such as progressive weakness or signs of a stroke or heart attack (shortness of breath, chest pain), seek medical attention immediately. Likewise, if you develop a fever while you\u2019re traveling in a developing country, such as after swimming in a river or petting a wild animal, or are in a region with known outbreaks of infections like Ebola, see a doctor sooner rather than later. \u201cFever is one of the signs of a serious infection like malaria,\u201d says Chen, \u201cand it can progress rapidly and be life-threatening.\u201d Also head to an ER if you\u2019ve been sick for a few days and aren\u2019t getting better, or if you sprain an ankle or knee and can\u2019t walk without pain.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cWhen in doubt, do the responsible thing and go to the hospital,\u201d agrees Dreher. Start with a call to your health insurance provider for preapproval, if possible, but don\u2019t delay treatment based on financial fears. \u201cEven if you don\u2019t have travelers insurance, the cost for treatment may not be a big deal,\u201d she says. \u201cMany European nations have socialized medical care, for instance. The bill for a two- to three-day hospital stay may be a couple hundred dollars, not several thousand.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Always travel with a photocopy of the information page from your passport, your medications in their original bottles and one sheet of paper listing your medications, surgeries, allergies and doctors\u2019 contact information. You\u2019ll need to provide as much medical information to the hospital as possible if you\u2019re admitted.<\/span><\/p>\n

Be aware of your patient rights. \u201cNo matter where you are, you\u2019re entitled to be treated by someone who speaks your language,\u201d Dreher says. You can also refuse medical advice. \u201cIf you feel you\u2019re being price-gouged, respectfully decline treatment,\u201d she adds. \u201cIf you\u2019re starting to feel better, be polite and say, \u2018We\u2019re going to go home now.\u2019 It\u2019s your right to leave if the doctor or staff is doing something that makes you uncomfortable.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Go home<\/h2>\n

Travelers insurance can help get you home in case of a medical emergency. \u201cI recommend that travelers consider purchasing travel insurance, especially if they\u2019re going to an exotic location, but I don\u2019t push it on people,\u201d says Chen. \u201cWe all have different levels of tolerance for potential problems depending on our health status.\u201d There are also different levels of insurance you can purchase, from coverage for lost luggage and flight delays all the way up to medical insurance and medical evacuation insurance, which can be required if you\u2019re mountain climbing. <\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cSome policies can grease the wheels to get you back quickly,\u201d Dreher says. But don\u2019t travel if you\u2019re more than moderately sick \u2014 and be aware that some airlines refuse to allow people who are noticeably ill to <\/span>board a plane<\/span><\/a>. \u201cPeople do not do well on planes when they\u2019re seriously ill,\u201d Dreher says. \u201cAltitude makes a moderately sick person sicker. Get well enough to travel before you fly.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

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