Delhi belly

Whether you call it Delhi Belly, Montezuma’s Revenge, traveller’s diarrhoea or a tummy bug, there’s no escaping the fact that a nasty case of the trots can take the shine off your holiday faster than you can say “where’s the toilet!” After more than 25 years as a registered nurse, my travel buddy Mo has seen more than her fair share of patients struck down with Delhi Belly! Here’s what she has to say about holiday tummy, how to prevent it, and what to do if you get it! What is Delhi Belly? Traveller’s diarrhoea is one of the most common health complaints among UK tourists, according to the NHS, affecting up to 50 per cent of travellers. What Are Delhi Belly Symptoms? The most common symptoms are diarrhoea, fever, vomiting and stomach pain. What Causes Holiday Belly? Viruses, bacterial organisms (including E. coliand salmonella), and parasites such as Giardiacan cause stomach upsets. These spread by consuming contaminated food and water and tummy bugs can easily be passed from person to person. How long will an upset tummy last? While most cases of sickness and diarrhoea on holiday don’t last for more than three to five days, it’s painful and worrying when it does strike.So, it pays to be prepared because if you end up with “the runs”, you’ll feel like the world is falling out of your bottom (literally), and you’ll barely feel capable of dashing to the toilet. As you won’t be able to move far from your bed for a few days, you might also miss out on activities you’d planned ...

Unlike India, this "Delhi" is pronounced with a long "i" as in the township on the west side of Hamilton County in Cincinnati. Causes are ingestion of hanky Additional symptoms may include delusions about it still being 1950 and a desire for "Leave It to Beaver" reruns. Victims are mostly Caucasian and Catholic.

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'Delhi belly' is NOT caused by travellers being unaccustomed to the local cuisine - it's ALWAYS food poisoning, says expert • EXCLUSIVE: Expert Richard Conroy says 'traveller's diarrhoea' does not exist • Dismissing symptoms as just a 'dicky' tummy and not seeking help is dangerous • Food poisoning can lead to irreversible long-term health problem, he warns • Yet, the NHS recognises it as a condition categorised a loose or watery stools By Updated: 20:24 BST, 15 May 2017 So-called 'delhi belly' or 'traveller's diarrhoea' causes misery for millions of holiday makers who have their exotic holidays ruined. Yet, the widely-held belief that you can get a 'dicky' tummy on holiday purely because you are being exposed to new food or different water is untrue, an expert claims. Richard Conroy, a Cheshire-based food scientist and travel sickness researcher, states that if you fall poorly while away, it is always down to food poisoning caused by potentially deadly bacteria like salmonella or E.coli. Dismissing it as traveller's diarrhoea is highly dangerous as food poisoning can lead to irreversible long-term health problems, he warns. Mr Conroy said: 'Let's get this straight - there's no such thing as "traveller's diarrhoea". 'If you get sick on holiday, or anywhere else for that matter, it's not because you're trying new foods or you're drinking strange water, it's because your body is being attacked by pathogens. 'If you've got diarrhoea, you've almost certainly got food poisoning...

You’re mid-walking tour, tangled in the markets of Delhi and disoriented by unfamiliar smells of spices and incense. Rahul, your local guide, is explaining something when your stomach lurches. Uh-oh. Fresh hot sweat prickles at your hairline as your eyes dart around the space, frantically searching for a place of relief. Your panic heightens when you realise you’ve got about T minus 60 seconds before the place is gonna blow… Ah yes. The all-too familiar story of our friend Travellers’ Diarrhea and her spontaneous visits. In You DON’T want an upset stomach when taking in this view. Image by Mirae Campbell However, don’t let the fear of getting sick stop you from travelling to certain destinations. Delhi Belly can be easily avoided if you’re aware of the risks and take care of yourself. Here are my six tips to prevent ‘Delhi Belly’ 1. Make sure you wash your hands Keeping your hands clean is the Golden Rule of travelling. It’s easy to remember to clean your hands before a meal as everyone in your tour will whip out their hand sanitiser at the table. Plus, there may not always be cutlery as Indians traditionally eat with their hands (something you should try, it’s super fun!). But beware of times in between main meals. To keep Delhi Belly at bay avoid touching your face or anything that’s going in your mouth until you’ve cleaned your hands. Soap and water is best, because it removes dirt, but wet wipes are great when a sink isn’t available. Follow up with hand sanitiser and y...

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