Travellers' Diarrhoea Treatment at Batley Pharmacy
Stay protected while you travel. Batley Pharmacy provides expert Travellers’ Diarrhoea treatment and prevention advice to help you stay in control!
What is Travellers’ Diarrhoea?
Travellers’ Diarrhoea is the most common health problem while travelling. It is a gastrointestinal infection that causes loose, watery stools and abdominal discomfort. The condition typically occurs due to the consumption of contaminated food or water.
It often affects people visiting high-risk areas such as parts of Asia, Africa, the Middle East, Central and South America, and some Eastern European countries.
Symptoms of Travellers’ Diarrhoea
Travellers’ Diarrhoea symptoms usually begin within 1-3 days of exposure and include:
Loose or watery stools
Urgency to pass stools frequently
Stomach cramps
Bloating
Nausea
Mild fever
In more serious cases, blood in the stools may occur. Prompt traveller’s diarrhoea treatment can ease symptoms and prevent complications like dehydration.
Causes of Travellers’ Diarrhoea
The most common travellers’ diarrhoea causes include:
Bacteria Like E. Coli and Salmonella
Viruses Such As Norovirus or Rotavirus
Parasites Like Giardia
Poor Food Hygiene
Consumption of contaminated water
Traveller’s Diarrhoea Treatment Options
We offer a full range of traveller’s diarrhoea medicine and expert guidance to support you before and during your trip.
Rehydration Support
We provide oral rehydration salts (ORS) and hydration sachets to replenish lost fluids and electrolytes. This helps with dehydration and speedy recovery from the condition.
Anti-Diarrhoeal Tablets
Anti-diarrhoeal tablets are ideal for short-term use when travelling, as they can help reduce frequency and urgency. These are among the best tablets for traveller’s diarrhoea for mild-to-moderate symptoms.
Traveller’s Diarrhoea Antibiotics
We also recommend traveller's diarrhoea antibiotics in case of moderate to severe symptoms. These are issued after a consultation with our team to ensure suitability and safe use.
Travel Kits and Advice
Our expert team provides advice on what to pack and take for travellers' diarrhoea, with emergency use instructions for antibiotics while travelling.
Why choose Batley Pharmacy?
Expert travel advice
Access to travellers’ diarrhoea medications
Quick prescription service
Itinerary-based risk assessment
One-stop travel treatment centre
FAQs
How can I avoid traveller’s diarrhoea?
Avoid unfiltered water, raw produce, and food from unhygienic sources. Eat hot, freshly cooked meals, drink bottled water, and practise frequent handwashing.
What is the fastest way to cure traveller’s diarrhoea?
The safest way is by staying well-hydrated using oral rehydration salts, taking anti-diarrhoeal tablets, and using prescribed antibiotics if symptoms are moderate to severe.
Can I travel with traveller’s diarrhoea?
Yes, if you have mild symptoms. However, flying or long journeys with diarrhoea can be uncomfortable and increase dehydration risk.
What foods to avoid during traveller’s diarrhoea?
Avoid dairy products, fatty or spicy foods, raw fruits and vegetables, and high-fibre items. Focus on bland, starchy foods like rice, bananas, toast, and clear fluids until symptoms improve.
Do I need antibiotics for traveller’s diarrhoea?
Not always. Mild cases can be managed with hydration and anti-diarrhoeal tablets. Antibiotics are needed if symptoms are severe.
Is traveller’s diarrhoea contagious?
Yes, it can be. Many causes are infectious, and poor hygiene can lead to the spread. Wash your hands regularly, especially after using the toilet and before eating.