What is the main treatment for travelers diarrhea?
Hydration is the primary treatment. Often people with a bout of travelers’ diarrhea feel so weak. A good deal of it is due to dehydration. It’s not OK just to take a few sips of cola. You need to make the effort to drink a lot of fluid, because often you’ve lost a lot more than you think. In a lot of cases, just clean water is OK. Better, if you are very dehydrated, is a rehydration solution. Rehydration packets are a great thing to have, especially if you are going to remote areas or places off the usual tourist paths.
