Sick Traveling - 7 Common Ailments of Travelers & How to Avoid Them - Wolters World
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Date: 2022-02-04
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Glenn
I'll echo sunburn. and with tsa anti gel rules sunscreen is often forgotten by tourists or resigned to overpaying. check the bag if you must but bring sunscreen if your hiking more than 3 hours a day
On the same note. heatstroke. we went to Vegas and it was 106 at night. then we had a night flight and tried to all day it than pay for a late checkout
Big mistake. wife had bad brain fog and lost both her ccs and I almost fainted and found a coke machine just in time to guzzle some water. 108 all day high that day and we redeyed home looking back we were both inches from a medical emergency and thats with ducking often indoors and being out only 40%
Local customs and species. this is subtle but can get you in trouble. my dad has a story in Switzerland where he had to go for treatment because of a caffeine overdose caused by strong coffee (he was actually having involuntary twitching, yikes) served at business meetings as a greeting. way stronger than maxwell house by end of day he was in bad shape
Had a friend who was detained cuz he was in peru. and a little too happy. tea in Peru often contains coca aka cocaine
Also wildlife. know your species we laugh at Australia banning peppa pig for being kind to spiders but in Australia most spiders are POSIONOUS and can cause serious injury
Some paths its poison ivy but some its poison oak and what may be nuisance in some areas like snakes can be deadly in other places
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I'll echo sunburn. and with tsa anti gel rules sunscreen is often forgotten by tourists or resigned to overpaying. check the bag if you must but bring sunscreen if your hiking more than 3 hours a day
On the same note. heatstroke. we went to Vegas and it was 106 at night. then we had a night flight and tried to all day it than pay for a late checkout
Big mistake. wife had bad brain fog and lost both her ccs and I almost fainted and found a coke machine just in time to guzzle some water. 108 all day high that day and we redeyed home looking back we were both inches from a medical emergency and thats with ducking often indoors and being out only 40%
Local customs and species. this is subtle but can get you in trouble. my dad has a story in Switzerland where he had to go for treatment because of a caffeine overdose caused by strong coffee (he was actually having involuntary twitching, yikes) served at business meetings as a greeting. way stronger than maxwell house by end of day he was in bad shape
Had a friend who was detained cuz he was in peru. and a little too happy. tea in Peru often contains coca aka cocaine
Also wildlife. know your species we laugh at Australia banning peppa pig for being kind to spiders but in Australia most spiders are POSIONOUS and can cause serious injury
Some paths its poison ivy but some its poison oak and what may be nuisance in some areas like snakes can be deadly in other places
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Sophie
Great video Mark: ) Something that I would add to this also is if you're feeling very ill sometimes it's better to just end the vacation as it just not worth staying if you can't enjoy it and to be on the safe side it's better to go home. My hubby and I just came back from vacation early as I had to spend a few days in hospital because my asthma, which normally doesn't give me any trouble at all, was awful from the moment we stepped off the plane. Even though it's horrible to end a trip my husband said 'We've got the rest or our lives to travel but lets go home now so you can rest' which is the best advice I think. It's always better to be safe than sorry and to bare in mind medical treatment is different overseas to what it is at home. I know people that have had really bad allergic reactions to medication overseas.
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Great video Mark: ) Something that I would add to this also is if you're feeling very ill sometimes it's better to just end the vacation as it just not worth staying if you can't enjoy it and to be on the safe side it's better to go home. My hubby and I just came back from vacation early as I had to spend a few days in hospital because my asthma, which normally doesn't give me any trouble at all, was awful from the moment we stepped off the plane. Even though it's horrible to end a trip my husband said 'We've got the rest or our lives to travel but lets go home now so you can rest' which is the best advice I think. It's always better to be safe than sorry and to bare in mind medical treatment is different overseas to what it is at home. I know people that have had really bad allergic reactions to medication overseas.
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Karools
South African advice on the last tip: if you take malaria meds and get sick after going home, tell your doctor to test you even if you do not display any symptoms. The malaria meds can mask the symptoms if you do end up catching it, but don't worry the chances are still ridiculously slim. If you catch malaria early, it's a few days on meds and it's over easy. Don't forget your vaccine cards, many African countries take that more seriously than your passport. Also, if you go to a country like SA where you do not need a vaccine but travel to the one little spot where there is a slight chance of malaria, get the vaccine even though locals disregard it. Our bodies are more used to mosquitoes plus we can get excellent care here if we do catch it, overseas it is harder.
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South African advice on the last tip: if you take malaria meds and get sick after going home, tell your doctor to test you even if you do not display any symptoms. The malaria meds can mask the symptoms if you do end up catching it, but don't worry the chances are still ridiculously slim. If you catch malaria early, it's a few days on meds and it's over easy. Don't forget your vaccine cards, many African countries take that more seriously than your passport. Also, if you go to a country like SA where you do not need a vaccine but travel to the one little spot where there is a slight chance of malaria, get the vaccine even though locals disregard it. Our bodies are more used to mosquitoes plus we can get excellent care here if we do catch it, overseas it is harder.
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EarlJohn61
I Hear you on the uneven ground.
I Was in the South West of Cornwall on a hiking trip (2017.
I Stopped to take some photos (Spectacular seascape). with camera in hand I looked around & thought Oh, over there will be brilliant! I Turned, while still looking at where I was going to go, _NOT LOOKING AT HOW I WAS GOING TO GET THERE_!
I Took one step towards the new location & this dirty great rock (bigger than I am) jumped out of the ground and tripped me.
The result was a broken wrist, in plaster for 6 weeks. No more hiking.
The holiday was half over, so I only had to alter the last 2 weeks of my plans. Expensive.
Believe me getting through airport security with a broken wrist is a pain.
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I Hear you on the uneven ground.
I Was in the South West of Cornwall on a hiking trip (2017.
I Stopped to take some photos (Spectacular seascape). with camera in hand I looked around & thought Oh, over there will be brilliant! I Turned, while still looking at where I was going to go, _NOT LOOKING AT HOW I WAS GOING TO GET THERE_!
I Took one step towards the new location & this dirty great rock (bigger than I am) jumped out of the ground and tripped me.
The result was a broken wrist, in plaster for 6 weeks. No more hiking.
The holiday was half over, so I only had to alter the last 2 weeks of my plans. Expensive.
Believe me getting through airport security with a broken wrist is a pain.
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David
I had Montezuma's revenge after going to Amsterdam. The only thing I can think of that made me really sick for a few days I think was some airport sandwich from the Keflavick airport Iceland. Careful with airport food and check those expiration dates and take it easy walking around. Had really bad schin splints 3rd day into my 5 day excursion to Amsterdam and had to take a rest day. Also bring a good pair of water proof walking shoes
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I had Montezuma's revenge after going to Amsterdam. The only thing I can think of that made me really sick for a few days I think was some airport sandwich from the Keflavick airport Iceland. Careful with airport food and check those expiration dates and take it easy walking around. Had really bad schin splints 3rd day into my 5 day excursion to Amsterdam and had to take a rest day. Also bring a good pair of water proof walking shoes
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parsia1363
I love your videos! It's been so help full to be able to watch videos about the places I'm about to visit and also these little tips are absolutely spot on. I always have my Zofran (anti nausea) with me because I get super sea sick on water and it helps with upset stomach dizziness on planes and everything.
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I love your videos! It's been so help full to be able to watch videos about the places I'm about to visit and also these little tips are absolutely spot on. I always have my Zofran (anti nausea) with me because I get super sea sick on water and it helps with upset stomach dizziness on planes and everything.
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Rye
I got some vaccines along with boosters for my trip to China, just be prepared for your insurance not to cover some of them. I feel the extra protection was worth it though. I did start to get a cold and sore throat by the time we reached Hong Kong, I accept the blame for not being diligent with hand sanitizer.
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I got some vaccines along with boosters for my trip to China, just be prepared for your insurance not to cover some of them. I feel the extra protection was worth it though. I did start to get a cold and sore throat by the time we reached Hong Kong, I accept the blame for not being diligent with hand sanitizer.
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Allan
Great video. When I travel abroad I take probiotic 2 times a day and is better to do it 3 days before your trip. Also I do airborne 2 times a days too to avoid any cold while traveling, just like you I packed DayQuil and nite quill, ibuprofen, Tylenol and antibacterial wipes and Lysol and allergy medication
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Great video. When I travel abroad I take probiotic 2 times a day and is better to do it 3 days before your trip. Also I do airborne 2 times a days too to avoid any cold while traveling, just like you I packed DayQuil and nite quill, ibuprofen, Tylenol and antibacterial wipes and Lysol and allergy medication
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thekla
UTI (may need antibiotics = call your Dr then ask in the pharmacy)
RUSH (mosquitoes)
SUNBURNS
PERIOD (pack an extra underwear and have your stuff with you)
Also for your feet get one of those spikes balls and roll your feet, you will looooove it after a long walking day
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UTI (may need antibiotics = call your Dr then ask in the pharmacy)
RUSH (mosquitoes)
SUNBURNS
PERIOD (pack an extra underwear and have your stuff with you)
Also for your feet get one of those spikes balls and roll your feet, you will looooove it after a long walking day
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Rebecca
Believe it or not I have applied a small amount of Vaseline inside each nostril to avoid getting my nose so dry on the plane. That is the worst feeling to have a dry nose. It works very well. And I've been doing that for years. It even helps for cold dry outside weather.
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Believe it or not I have applied a small amount of Vaseline inside each nostril to avoid getting my nose so dry on the plane. That is the worst feeling to have a dry nose. It works very well. And I've been doing that for years. It even helps for cold dry outside weather.
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