Barely on the beach and already spoiled the stomach – New acquaintances: Medicine and psychology

As soon as the holidays begin, the stomach gets word. In the car, the plane or on the ship, the tourist suddenly pale in the face, followed by waves of nausea and vomiting. Once the trip is complete, the stool will be finished and will spoil the joy of the holidays for days. Shortly before returning home, he begins to scold suspiciously in the stomach, and the long-awaited lavish visit becomes a last-minute sprint. The last few days have been spent on the toilet rather than on the beach.

The summer holidays are often exhausting for our gastrointestinal tract. We explain what to do with such complaints, where they come from and how travelers can best prevent them.

Motion sickness

The tank is full, the luggage is tidy and the child finally buckled, But even before the first rest stop has to be stopped, because the son in the back seat has become bad. The nausea that can occur by car, plane or boat, is called motion sickness, in jargon also kinetosis. It occurs because our brain receives information from the organ of balance in the ear other than our eyes.

The balance organ in the inner ear records jerky movements in the means of transport, but not the eye. Contradictory information is confusing the brain, it reacts with severe nausea. "Children are far more likely to be affected than adults," says Danielle Gyurech of the Zurich Travel Clinic. However, no one knows exactly why it is so.

When traveling, do not consume highly sugary beverages, caffeine, tobacco or alcohol.

There are various remedies for motion sickness, for example with the active ingredients Dimenhydrinate, Domperidone or Meclozine. "In severe cases, these drugs can even be combined with each other after consulting a doctor," says the doctor.

Some travelers rely on milder remedies such as vitamin C or ginger to prevent nausea. Other simple tips are to sit in the bus or the car as far forward as possible and watch the road or fix – on the ship – a point to the horizon on the horizon . This helps the brain to reconcile conflicting signals.

Some people chew gum at the beginning of nausea, close their eyes or try to sleep. Danielle Gyurech also recommends that you do not consume high-sugar beverages, caffeine, tobacco and alcohol during your trip and consume only light meals. So the stomach is not overloaded.

Constipation

Many people know the problem: as soon as the holidays begin, the bowel refuses its service. Suffering even has its own name: travel constipation.
There are several reasons why congestion often occurs while traveling. Especially in the plane is often eaten low fiber, you sit a lot, hardly moves.

The same applies to driving. "In addition, when you travel, the movement of the intestines is often suppressed.For reasons of hygiene, people are afraid to go to the bathroom en route," says Danielle Gyurech. There is no toilet in the area if you need it. "Later in the hotel may lack the usual privacy or the time you would have to take to do one's business. "

If defecation is removed, it may encourage constipation, so the doctor advises that you do not delay the hallway to the washbasin if you need stools."

"Take the time to arrive and you relax. " Danielle Gyurech, Zurich Travel Clinic

But when does constipation become a problem?" If the vacationer has no stool for two or three days, then Is not a problem, "reassures Danielle Gyurech, who knows that he tends to constipation while traveling, takes the best of a swelling agent – for example, with Indian psyllium – pharmacy. "These bind water in the intestine, increase stool volume and stimulate bowel activity." In addition, it helps to drink a lot and access cooked vegetables and fruits such as kiwi, mango or pineapple.

s & # 39; attack. Because even excitement can promote constipation. "Take your time to arrive and relax," says Danielle Gyurech of Travel Clinic Zurich. If all else does not help, there are laxatives, for example, with the active ingredient bisacodyl, which brings the lazy bowel back into sway. "When the effect begins is not exactly predictable, those who take such a cure in the evening prefer not to go out the next day."

Traveling Diarrhea and Vomiting ]

In holiday country, street stalls, beach restaurants or sumptuous hotel buffets with exotic dishes and fresh fruit.But it is not uncommon for enjoyment to have unpleasant consequences.

Most often, traveler's diarrhea and vomiting are caused by bacteria called Escherichia coli, but sometimes other germs like Salmonella, Campylobacter, or Shigella are behind. "Bacteria usually enter the food through the bacteria. Polluted water or unwashed hands, "says Danielle Gyurech

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To avoid diarrhea, you should wash your hands in the southern countries with tap water, ice cubes, raw vegetables, raw eggs. do not eat unpeeled fruit. But very few people stick to the long-standing rule of "cook it, peel it or forget it," according to a study of 30,000 tourists in Jamaica. 95% consumed ice cubes in drinks, 90% ate salads, 80% drank tap water and only 3% avoided any potentially dangerous food and drink.

Drink a lot

If the traveler's diarrhea is there, the patient should drink a lot to make up for the loss of fluid. The best solution is mineral water, sweet tea with a pinch of salt, fat free broth and diluted orange juice in water.

If the diarrhea is severe, the rehydration solutions of the pharmacy are called into question. They contain sugar and minerals in an optimal ratio. "Make sure you drink the liquid in the sips rather than throw a whole glass at a time," says Danielle Gyurech. "Luck is greater than fluid in the stomach remains."

Diarrheal drugs with the drug loperamide only recommend the travel medication in exceptional cases, for example, if you have to go home and for a long time there are no toilets nearby.

Beware of Babies

In case of severe diarrhea, taking an antibiotic can sometimes make sense, says the doctor. "It's worth taking an emergency antibiotic prescribed by the travel doctor or general practitioner." She usually advises to take a well-stocked emergency pharmacy rather than half of the guard -dress.

Get early medical care for babies and toddlers.

If diarrhea persists for more than three days or is accompanied by fever, chills, and blood in the stool, consult a physician. This can also be the travel doctor, who advised you before leaving, if local health care is poor or there are language barriers. Even babies and toddlers need early medical help because they dry up faster and have a more immature immune system.

Sometimes gastrointestinal problems only occur after coming back from hot countries. "Then, it is advisable to consult a specialist in travel medicine to rule out more serious causes such as pests or tropical diseases."

(Swiss family)

Date created: 09.07.2018, 16:56