Vomiting Diarrhea Diabetes
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Traveler's Diarrhea
Traveler's diarrhea (TD) is the most common health problem a traveler encounters. It is almost always caused by ingesting certain organisms in contaminated food or water. Diarrhea can also be caused -- particularly in children -- by anxiety, stress, allergies, fatigue, and dietary changes.
Symptoms and Course
Diarrhea frequently occurs within the first week of travel, but may develop at any point, even after returning home. Traveler's diarrhea causes four or five loose or...
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