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Common Travel Troubles

Three of the most common health problems that you may experience when traveling are jet lag, altitude
sickness, and diarrhea. When you fly across time zones, the differing amounts of light can change
your internal body clock, resulting in a condition known as jet lag. Jet lag may cause some symptoms
that are bummers on a fun trip, including upset stomach, insomnia, and tiredness.

There are some things you can do to combat jet lag; for example, if you're traveling from west to east,
you should stay out of the sun until the day after your arrival. If you're flying from east to west, go for
a brisk walk as soon as possible after you arrive.

Altitude sickness is caused by dry air, a decrease in oxygen, and low barometric pressure when you
travel to a higher altitude than you're used to. As a result, you may have problems, such as headaches,
dehydration, and shortness of breath. Some people are affected at 5,000 feet (1,524 meters), but
others aren't affected until they reach altitudes of 10,000 feet (3,048 meters) or more. Find out what
altitude you're traveling to before you go to see if altitude sickness could be a problem.

The best prevention for altitude sickness is to gradually increase your altitude every day to get used to
it. If that isn't possible, a drug known as acetazolamide can help relieve and even prevent symptoms of
altitude sickness. If you think that you might get altitude sickness, talk with your doctor before you
leave home.

The topic of diarrhea may seem gross, but it can be a serious problem. Traveler's diarrhea, known as
turista, often occurs when a foreign type of bacteria enters your digestive tract, usually when you eat
contaminated food or water. The best way to prevent turista is to be very careful of the food you eat
and the water you drink on the road

Updated and reviewed by: Steven Dowshen, MD
Date reviewed: April 2007