{"id":5590,"date":"2024-03-12T12:02:36","date_gmt":"2024-03-12T19:02:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/9aab52c1ae.nxcli.io\/?p=5590"},"modified":"2026-05-12T01:41:16","modified_gmt":"2026-05-12T08:41:16","slug":"beat-the-bug-your-guide-to-conquering-traveler-s-diarrhea-on-vacation","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.travelmeds2go.com\/es\/beat-the-bug-your-guide-to-conquering-traveler-s-diarrhea-on-vacation\/","title":{"rendered":"Vence al bicho: Gu\u00eda para vencer la diarrea del viajero en vacaciones"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>\u00bfCu\u00e1les son las causas de la diarrea del viajero?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>La diarrea del viajero es un problema com\u00fan para las personas que viajan a pa\u00edses en desarrollo. Se produce al comer o beber alimentos o agua contaminados con bacterias, virus o par\u00e1sitos. Los s\u00edntomas de la diarrea del viajero son heces blandas, calambres abdominales, n\u00e1useas y v\u00f3mitos.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00bfQu\u00e9 se puede hacer para tratar la diarrea del viajero durante las vacaciones?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>- Beber mucho l\u00edquido para mantenerse hidratado.<\/p>\n<p>- Tome medicamentos sin receta como Imodium (loperamida) o Pepto-Bismol (subsalicilato de bismuto) para ayudar a controlar la diarrea. Utiliza Imodium a corto plazo para sobrellevar el viaje en avi\u00f3n, tren o autob\u00fas, y no lo tomes si tienes diarrea con sangre o fiebre.<\/p>\n<p>- Coma alimentos suaves como tostadas, galletas saladas y pl\u00e1tanos.<\/p>\n<p>- Evita los productos l\u00e1cteos, la cafe\u00edna y el alcohol.<\/p>\n<p>- Descansa mucho.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00bfCu\u00e1ndo hay que tomar un antibi\u00f3tico?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Si sus s\u00edntomas son graves o no mejoran al cabo de unos d\u00edas, es posible que necesite un antibi\u00f3tico. Aunque el Cipro sol\u00eda ser el f\u00e1rmaco de elecci\u00f3n para tratar la diarrea del viajero, ya no es el tratamiento de primera l\u00ednea debido al aumento de la resistencia al mismo y a la posibilidad de que se produzcan reacciones adversas graves, como tendinitis y rotura de tendones. Ha sido sustituido por Zithromax (azitromicina), que se toma en una dosis \u00fanica. Si tiene el est\u00f3mago sensible o es propenso a vomitar despu\u00e9s de tomar antibi\u00f3ticos, la dosis de azitromicina puede dividirse por la mitad y tomarse una vez por la ma\u00f1ana y otra por la noche durante un solo d\u00eda.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00bfCu\u00e1nto suele durar la diarrea del viajero?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Si no se trata, la diarrea bacteriana suele durar de 3 a 7 d\u00edas, mientras que la diarrea v\u00edrica suele desaparecer en 2 \u00f3 3 d\u00edas. Por otro lado, la diarrea protozoaria puede durar de semanas a meses si no se trata. Un solo episodio agudo de diarrea del viajero puede dar lugar a s\u00edntomas intestinales continuos, incluso cuando la infecci\u00f3n se ha resuelto. Esta afecci\u00f3n se conoce frecuentemente como s\u00edndrome del intestino irritable postinfeccioso.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00bfCu\u00e1ndo se debe buscar atenci\u00f3n m\u00e9dica?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>La diarrea leve<\/strong> no interfiere en sus actividades previstas. Es tolerable y no causa angustia. Puede tratarse sintom\u00e1ticamente con Imodium o Pepto-Bismol.<\/p>\n<p><strong>La diarrea<\/strong> moderada es angustiosa e interfiere en sus actividades previstas. Un antibi\u00f3tico m\u00e1s o menos Imodium ser\u00eda apropiado para tratar la diarrea moderada.<\/p>\n<p><strong>La diarrea grave<\/strong> es incapacitante y le impide participar en cualquier actividad. Debe tomar un antibi\u00f3tico Y considerar Imodium (si la diarrea no es sanguinolenta y no tiene fiebre). En esta etapa, se deben utilizar paquetes de rehidrataci\u00f3n oral (que contienen electrolitos) mezclados con agua limpia para la hidrataci\u00f3n. Adem\u00e1s, considere la posibilidad de visitar a un m\u00e9dico si la diarrea es tan frecuente que no puede mantener la ingesta de l\u00edquidos, especialmente en ni\u00f1os, adultos mayores y personas con enfermedades cr\u00f3nicas.<\/p>\n<p>Adem\u00e1s, debe buscar atenci\u00f3n m\u00e9dica para la diarrea del viajero en las siguientes situaciones:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Deshidrataci\u00f3n grave<\/strong>: Los s\u00edntomas incluyen boca muy seca, sed excesiva, micci\u00f3n escasa o nula, debilidad intensa, mareos o aturdimiento. La deshidrataci\u00f3n es especialmente preocupante en ni\u00f1os peque\u00f1os y ancianos.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Fiebre alta<\/strong>: Una temperatura de 38,5 \u00b0C (101,3 \u00b0F) o superior puede indicar una infecci\u00f3n o complicaci\u00f3n m\u00e1s grave.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Heces con sangre<\/strong>: La presencia de sangre en la diarrea o de heces negras y alquitranadas sugiere una infecci\u00f3n m\u00e1s grave que requiere intervenci\u00f3n m\u00e9dica.<\/li>\n<li><strong>S\u00edntomas persistentes<\/strong>: If diarrhea lasts more than a few days without any signs of improvement, it&#8217;s important to consult a healthcare physician. For adults, seek help if diarrhea lasts longer than 3 days without signs of improvement. For children, seek immediate medical advice, as they can become dehydrated quickly.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dolor intenso<\/strong>: Un dolor abdominal o rectal intenso puede indicar complicaciones o infecciones graves que requieren atenci\u00f3n m\u00e9dica.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Signos de enfermedad grave<\/strong>: S\u00edntomas como v\u00f3mitos persistentes, signos de deshidrataci\u00f3n, ictericia (coloraci\u00f3n amarillenta de la piel o los ojos), o si es incapaz de retener l\u00edquidos, requieren atenci\u00f3n m\u00e9dica.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Si padece una enfermedad preexistente<\/strong>: Las personas con sistemas inmunitarios debilitados, enfermedades cr\u00f3nicas como la diabetes, enfermedades renales o afecciones cardiacas, y las embarazadas deben acudir al m\u00e9dico lo antes posible si experimentan s\u00edntomas de diarrea del viajero.<\/li>\n<li><strong>La medicaci\u00f3n no funciona<\/strong>: Si los tratamientos de venta libre no alivian los s\u00edntomas, o si los s\u00edntomas empeoran a pesar del tratamiento con un antibi\u00f3tico, es necesaria una evaluaci\u00f3n m\u00e9dica.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>In these situations, a healthcare professional can offer appropriate treatments, which may include prescription medications like antibiotics, rehydration solutions, or other therapies tailored to the cause and severity of your symptoms.<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u00bfC\u00f3mo puedo prevenir la diarrea del viajero durante las vacaciones?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Recuerde que, aunque es bueno disponer de opciones de tratamiento, la prevenci\u00f3n es el mejor tratamiento. Para prevenir la diarrea del viajero, considere la posibilidad de adoptar las siguientes medidas, sobre todo cuando visite zonas donde esta afecci\u00f3n es m\u00e1s frecuente:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Consuma bebidas seguras:<\/strong>:<br \/>\n- Beba s\u00f3lo agua embotellada que est\u00e9 sellada o agua que haya sido hervida.<br \/>\n- Evite el hielo en las bebidas a menos que est\u00e9 seguro de que est\u00e1 hecho con agua purificada.<br \/>\n- Elija bebidas carbonatadas enlatadas o embotelladas en lugar de bebidas sin gas.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Coma con seguridad:<\/strong>:<br \/>\n- Coma alimentos que est\u00e9n cocinados y todav\u00eda calientes.<br \/>\n- Evite las frutas y verduras crudas, a menos que pueda pelarlas usted mismo.<br \/>\n- Evite la carne y el marisco crudos o poco hechos.<br \/>\n- Tenga cuidado con los productos l\u00e1cteos de peque\u00f1os vendedores independientes.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Practique una buena higiene:<\/strong>:<br \/>\n- L\u00e1vese las manos frecuentemente con agua y jab\u00f3n, especialmente antes de comer o preparar alimentos y despu\u00e9s de ir al ba\u00f1o.<br \/>\n- Utilice un desinfectante de manos a base de alcohol (al menos un 60% de alcohol) cuando no disponga de agua y jab\u00f3n.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tenga cuidado con la comida callejera:<\/strong>:<br \/>\n- Aunque la comida callejera es una parte importante de muchas culturas, a veces puede ser arriesgada. Come en lugares concurridos y que parezcan mantener altos niveles de higiene.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Tratamiento del agua:<\/strong>:<br \/>\n- Si no dispone de agua embotellada, trate el agua hirvi\u00e9ndola, filtr\u00e1ndola o utilizando un desinfectante qu\u00edmico.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Considera medidas profil\u00e1cticas:<\/strong>:<br \/>\n- En algunos casos, tu m\u00e9dico puede recomendarte tomar antibi\u00f3ticos o subsalicilato de bismuto (Pepto-Bismol) como medida preventiva, sobre todo si tienes un alto riesgo de diarrea del viajero o viajas a una zona de muy alto riesgo. Ten en cuenta que el bismuto puede provocar lengua y heces negras, as\u00ed como estre\u00f1imiento, n\u00e1useas y, en raras ocasiones, tinnitus (zumbido de o\u00eddos).<\/li>\n<li><strong>Consult a Healthcare Physician<\/strong>:<br \/>\n&#8211; Before traveling, especially to high-risk areas, discuss preventive measures with a healthcare physician. They may recommend vaccines or other specific precautions based on your destination.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Conozca sus riesgos:<\/strong>:<br \/>\n- Reconozca que determinados destinos son de mayor riesgo y tome precauciones adicionales cuando viaje a esas zonas.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Si sigue estas pautas, reducir\u00e1 considerablemente el riesgo de contraer diarrea del viajero y disfrutar\u00e1 m\u00e1s del viaje. Para obtener m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n sobre la diarrea del viajero, consulte el sitio web de <a href=\"https:\/\/wwwnc.cdc.gov\/travel\/yellowbook\/2024\/preparing\/travelers-diarrhea\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>los CDC (Centros para el Control y la Prevenci\u00f3n de Enfermedades ).<\/strong><\/a> website.<\/p>\n<p>Y no olvide visitar TravelMeds2Go para adquirir sus medicamentos recetados antes de viajar.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What causes traveler&#8217;s diarrhea? Traveler&#8217;s diarrhea is a common problem for people who travel to developing countries. It is caused by eating or drinking food or water that is contaminated with bacteria, viruses, or parasites. The symptoms of traveler&#8217;s diarrhea include loose stools, abdominal cramps, nausea, and vomiting. What can\u00a0you do to treat traveler&#8217;s diarrhea while on vacation?. \u2022 Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated. \u2022 Take over-the-counter medications such as Imodium (loperamide) or Pepto-Bismol (bismuth subsalicylate) to help control the diarrhea. Use Imodium short-term to get you through your plane, train, or bus ride, and don&#8217;t take it if you have bloody diarrhea or fever. \u2022 Eat bland foods such as toast, crackers, and bananas. \u2022 Avoid dairy products, caffeine, and alcohol. \u2022 Get plenty of rest. When should you use an antibiotic? If your symptoms are severe or do not improve after a few days, you may need an antibiotic. While Cipro used to be the drug of choice to treat traveler&#8217;s diarrhea, it is no longer first-line treatment due to increasing resistance to it and the potential for severe adverse reactions, including tendonitis and tendon rupture. It has been replaced by Zithromax (azithromycin), which is taken as a one-time dose. If you have a sensitive stomach or are prone to vomiting after taking antibiotics, the dose of azithromycin can be divided in half and taken once in the morning and once at night for one day only. How long does traveler&#8217;s diarrhea usually last? If left untreated, bacterial diarrhea typically continues for 3 to 7 days, while viral diarrhea often resolves within 2 to 3 days. On the other hand, protozoal diarrhea can last from weeks to months if not addressed. A single acute episode of traveler&#8217;s diarrhea may result in ongoing intestinal symptoms, even when the infection has resolved. This condition is frequently known as postinfectious irritable bowel syndrome. When should you seek medical attention? Mild diarrhea does not interfere with your\u00a0planned activities. It&#8217;s tolerable and does not cause distress. This can be treated symptomatically with Imodium or Pepto-Bismol. Moderate diarrhea is distressing and does interfere with your planned activities. An antibiotic plus or minus Imodium would be appropriate to treat moderate diarrhea. Severe diarrhea is incapacitating and prevents you from participating in any activities. You should take an antibiotic AND consider Imodium (if your diarrhea is not bloody, and you don&#8217;t have a fever). At this stage, oral rehydration packets (which contain electrolytes) mixed with clean water should be used for hydration.\u00a0 Also, consider visiting a doctor if your diarrhea is so frequent that you cannot keep up with your fluid intake, especially in children, older adults, and those with chronic illness. Additionally, you should seek medical attention for traveler&#8217;s diarrhea in the following situations: Severe Dehydration: Symptoms include very dry mouth, excessive thirst, little or no urination, severe weakness, dizziness, or lightheadedness. Dehydration is particularly concerning in young children and the elderly. High Fever: A temperature of 38.5\u00b0C (101.3\u00b0F) or higher can indicate a more serious infection or complication. Bloody Stools: The presence of blood in your diarrhea or black, tarry stools suggests a more severe infection that requires medical intervention. Persistent Symptoms: If diarrhea lasts more than a few days without any signs of improvement, it&#8217;s important to consult a healthcare physician. For adults, seek help if diarrhea lasts longer than 3 days without signs of improvement. For children, seek immediate medical advice, as they can become dehydrated quickly. Severe Pain: Intense abdominal or rectal pain can indicate complications or severe infections that need medical attention. Signs of Serious Illness: Symptoms such as persistent vomiting, signs of dehydration, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes), or if you&#8217;re unable to keep any fluids down, necessitate medical care. If You Have a Pre-existing Condition: Individuals with weakened immune systems, chronic diseases like diabetes, kidney disease, or heart conditions, and those who are pregnant should seek medical advice early if they experience symptoms of traveler&#8217;s diarrhea. Medication Not Working: If over-the-counter treatments are not alleviating the symptoms, or if symptoms worsen despite treatment with an antibiotic, medical evaluation is necessary. In these situations, a healthcare professional can offer appropriate treatments, which may include prescription medications like antibiotics, rehydration solutions, or other therapies tailored to the cause and severity of your symptoms. How can I prevent traveler&#8217;s diarrhea while on vacation? Remember, while it&#8217;s good to have treatment options, prevention is the best treatment.\u00a0To prevent traveler&#8217;s diarrhea, consider adopting the following measures, especially when visiting areas where the condition is more common: Consume Safe Beverages: &#8211; Drink only bottled water that is sealed or water that has been boiled. &#8211; Avoid ice in drinks unless you&#8217;re sure it&#8217;s made from purified water. &#8211; Choose canned or bottled carbonated beverages over non-carbonated. Eat Safely: &#8211; Eat foods that are cooked and still hot. &#8211; Avoid raw fruits and vegetables unless you can peel them yourself. &#8211; Steer clear of raw or undercooked meat and seafood. &#8211; Be cautious with dairy products from small independent vendors. Practice Good Hygiene: &#8211; Wash your hands frequently with soap and water, especially before eating or preparing food and after using the bathroom. &#8211; Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer (at least 60% alcohol) when soap and water are not available. Be Cautious with Street Food: &#8211; While street food is a significant part of many cultures, it can sometimes be risky. Eat from places that are busy and appear to maintain high hygiene standards. Water Treatment: &#8211; If bottled water is not available, treat water by boiling, filtering, or using a chemical disinfectant. Consider Prophylactic Measures: &#8211; In some cases, your doctor might recommend taking antibiotics or bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol) as a preventive measure, especially if you&#8217;re at high risk for traveler&#8217;s diarrhea or are traveling to a very high-risk area. Keep in mind that bismuth can cause black tongue and stool as well as constipation, nausea, and rarely tinnitus (ringing of the ears). 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