00:00 Suffering from food poisoning while traveling is far from ideal.
00:04 Whether it's from street food in a foreign country or a suspect oyster, the symptoms
00:08 can be intense.
00:09 Here's what you should do if you're ever the victim of food poisoning while traveling.
00:14 Stay hydrated with fluids and electrolytes, such as Gatorade or hydration powders.
00:19 The HuffPost suggests eating bland foods.
00:22 Stick to a brat diet.
00:23 Bananas, rice, applesauce, toast, with small energy-sustaining meals.
00:29 The Eiffel Tower can wait.
00:30 Allow your body to rest, stay in bed, and monitor your temperature.
00:35 Add probiotics to your meal, as WebMD says can bring balance to your gut bacteria.
00:40 Keep an eye on symptoms like cramps, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fatigue, fever, or loss
00:46 of appetite.
00:47 Consider using over-the-counter medications cautiously, especially for fever or stomach
00:52 cramps.
00:53 While traveling, pack a basic medical kit with digestive medications and rehydration
00:58 solutions.
00:59 Research health risks at your destination and consider vaccinations.
01:03 Wash hands before meals, be cautious about food and water sources, and choose bottled
01:08 or treated water and cooked foods with reliable places.
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