There are three common health problems travelers are jet lag, altitude
sickness (altitude sickness), and diarrhea.
DO NOT walk up to the event that you designed and have long been waiting for so messy because of sudden health problems that can actually be prevented. Thus, it is important to always maintain a healthy, whether you're at home or traveling. But in the course, as in a family vacation or during a temporary stay abroad for study or business purposes, there are some things that need special attention.
You see, you will be very easy to get sick while in the new place because your body does not have enough opportunity to adjust to the food, beverages, and air in the new place. Getting around will put your body in a new situation and will come into contact with new things as well.
Never Ignore Health
Stress and fatigue from travel can make you sick. The good news is the body's immune system has. But the lack of sleep or poor diet practices can cause the body susceptible to disease.
The first thing to do when traveling, especially abroad, is knowing what kind of vaccine is required before you depart. Vaccines required depends on the condition of the country of destination.
Tourists from developed countries for example, are encouraged to get typhoid vaccine, hepatitis A and B when visiting developing countries. If a visit to Nepal or some parts of India, it is advisable to get a meningitis vaccine first.
Or if you want to southern America and Africa, you should get a yellow fever vaccine (yellow fever) in advance. If the tropics are classified as endemic malaria such as Vanuatu, Papua or Ujung Kulon, take anti-malaria drugs.
Public Health Issues in Travel
THERE are three common health problems that occur when people travel is jet lag, altitude sickness (altitude sickness), and diarrhea.
When flying through a series of time zones, you will receive different amounts of light and it can change your body's biological clock. It causes a condition known as jet lag. Jet lag may cause some symptoms that can ruin a trip such as abdominal pain, insomnia, and fatigue.
There are some things you can do to combat jet lag; for example, when traveling from west to east, you should stay in the sun on the day of arrival. If you're flying from east to west, go a walk as soon as possible after you arrive.
While altitude sickness (altitudes sickness) is caused by dry air, oxygen is reduced, and low barometric pressure when you fly or walk to a level higher altitudes than ever before.
As a result, you may be experiencing problems such as headaches, dehydration, or asphyxiation.
Some people get altitude sickness at an altitude of 5.000 feet (1.524 meters), others are not affected until it reaches a height of 10.000 feet (3.048 meters) or more. Soon find out the limit of tolerance for the height of your body in order to know if the height could be a problem.
The best prevention for altitude problems is to gradually increase your altitude every day level so used to it. If it is not possible, use the drug acetazolamide. Drugs that can petrify menghilangan and even prevent altitude sickness.
If you think it might be having problems with the altitude, talk to your doctor before leaving home.
Cases of diarrhea may seem a lot and is therefore considered to be trivial, but it could be a serious problem. Diarrhea for the traveler known as turista. Diarrhoea often occurs when bacteria enters your digestive tract foreigners, usually from eating food or drinking water contaminated.
The best way to prevent travelers are wary of food and drinks during the trip.
Eat and Drink Safe
FOOD and drink what is safe to eat and drink? All foods that are boiled are generally safe, as well as fruits and vegetables that are peeled before eating. Avoid eating raw or undercooked meat, or food served in a cooked condition.
You probably heard that tourists from developed countries are prohibited from drinking water in some developing countries, but do you know why? Water supplies in many developing countries are not handled like in developed countries; various bacteria, viruses, and parasites are commonly found in water.
Many experts recommend drinking only bottled water when traveling. If using tap water, or boil must first clear it with iodine tablets in advance. If you're brush teeth, wash your contact lenses, rinse, or add ice in drinks, first make sure the water is safe to drink.
Bring Drugs
WHEN pack, put all the drugs and supplies related to health that you would normally use because it may be hard to find in another country if your supplies run out. You can only find it in the destination country but still there is a risk that drugs are too strong or weak for you. Such drugs could be based on a prescription drug commonly used as inhalers, allergy medication, insulin, contact lenses and vitamins.
Also take painkillers like acetaminophen and diarrhea medication. It's also good to bring allergy relief medication even if you never use it for at home. People sometimes suffer from allergies to pollen and other protein elements contained in the new environment.
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EVEN IF you have noticed all who want to eat, drink, and get enough rest, you can still get sick. Do not worry. You can find a competent medical officer. The key is knowing where to go.
For this reason, it is best if you always carry your medical history in written form. Have such important information can help medical personnel make the right decision, and you do not have to worry when you miss important information in very upset and not thinking clearly.
So, before leaving the house, make a medical history that includes the following information:
name, address, telephone number
immunization
Your doctor's name, address, and office and emergency telephone.
name, address and phone number of your health insurance, including policy number
list of health problems being experienced such as heart disease, diabetes, or AIDS
a list of recent drug use and the name and telephone number of pharmaceutical companies
list of drug allergies, food, insects, and animals
prescription for glasses or contact lenses
name, address, and telephone numbers of parents and relatives who can be contacted in an emergency
Good also if you have a basic knowledge of medical emergency. It is not only useful for yourself but also to help others who walk with you. One surefire way to that is you take a course on first aid in emergencies or basic life support courses.
Finally, please try, surely you can focus on the sights, not on health issues. You can go home without any problems. Happy holidays and hopefully stay healthy!
DO NOT walk up to the event that you designed and have long been waiting for so messy because of sudden health problems that can actually be prevented. Thus, it is important to always maintain a healthy, whether you're at home or traveling. But in the course, as in a family vacation or during a temporary stay abroad for study or business purposes, there are some things that need special attention.
You see, you will be very easy to get sick while in the new place because your body does not have enough opportunity to adjust to the food, beverages, and air in the new place. Getting around will put your body in a new situation and will come into contact with new things as well.
Never Ignore Health
Stress and fatigue from travel can make you sick. The good news is the body's immune system has. But the lack of sleep or poor diet practices can cause the body susceptible to disease.
The first thing to do when traveling, especially abroad, is knowing what kind of vaccine is required before you depart. Vaccines required depends on the condition of the country of destination.
Tourists from developed countries for example, are encouraged to get typhoid vaccine, hepatitis A and B when visiting developing countries. If a visit to Nepal or some parts of India, it is advisable to get a meningitis vaccine first.
Or if you want to southern America and Africa, you should get a yellow fever vaccine (yellow fever) in advance. If the tropics are classified as endemic malaria such as Vanuatu, Papua or Ujung Kulon, take anti-malaria drugs.
Public Health Issues in Travel
THERE are three common health problems that occur when people travel is jet lag, altitude sickness (altitude sickness), and diarrhea.
When flying through a series of time zones, you will receive different amounts of light and it can change your body's biological clock. It causes a condition known as jet lag. Jet lag may cause some symptoms that can ruin a trip such as abdominal pain, insomnia, and fatigue.
There are some things you can do to combat jet lag; for example, when traveling from west to east, you should stay in the sun on the day of arrival. If you're flying from east to west, go a walk as soon as possible after you arrive.
While altitude sickness (altitudes sickness) is caused by dry air, oxygen is reduced, and low barometric pressure when you fly or walk to a level higher altitudes than ever before.
As a result, you may be experiencing problems such as headaches, dehydration, or asphyxiation.
Some people get altitude sickness at an altitude of 5.000 feet (1.524 meters), others are not affected until it reaches a height of 10.000 feet (3.048 meters) or more. Soon find out the limit of tolerance for the height of your body in order to know if the height could be a problem.
The best prevention for altitude problems is to gradually increase your altitude every day level so used to it. If it is not possible, use the drug acetazolamide. Drugs that can petrify menghilangan and even prevent altitude sickness.
If you think it might be having problems with the altitude, talk to your doctor before leaving home.
Cases of diarrhea may seem a lot and is therefore considered to be trivial, but it could be a serious problem. Diarrhea for the traveler known as turista. Diarrhoea often occurs when bacteria enters your digestive tract foreigners, usually from eating food or drinking water contaminated.
The best way to prevent travelers are wary of food and drinks during the trip.
Eat and Drink Safe
FOOD and drink what is safe to eat and drink? All foods that are boiled are generally safe, as well as fruits and vegetables that are peeled before eating. Avoid eating raw or undercooked meat, or food served in a cooked condition.
You probably heard that tourists from developed countries are prohibited from drinking water in some developing countries, but do you know why? Water supplies in many developing countries are not handled like in developed countries; various bacteria, viruses, and parasites are commonly found in water.
Many experts recommend drinking only bottled water when traveling. If using tap water, or boil must first clear it with iodine tablets in advance. If you're brush teeth, wash your contact lenses, rinse, or add ice in drinks, first make sure the water is safe to drink.
Bring Drugs
WHEN pack, put all the drugs and supplies related to health that you would normally use because it may be hard to find in another country if your supplies run out. You can only find it in the destination country but still there is a risk that drugs are too strong or weak for you. Such drugs could be based on a prescription drug commonly used as inhalers, allergy medication, insulin, contact lenses and vitamins.
Also take painkillers like acetaminophen and diarrhea medication. It's also good to bring allergy relief medication even if you never use it for at home. People sometimes suffer from allergies to pollen and other protein elements contained in the new environment.
Write
EVEN IF you have noticed all who want to eat, drink, and get enough rest, you can still get sick. Do not worry. You can find a competent medical officer. The key is knowing where to go.
For this reason, it is best if you always carry your medical history in written form. Have such important information can help medical personnel make the right decision, and you do not have to worry when you miss important information in very upset and not thinking clearly.
So, before leaving the house, make a medical history that includes the following information:
name, address, telephone number
immunization
Your doctor's name, address, and office and emergency telephone.
name, address and phone number of your health insurance, including policy number
list of health problems being experienced such as heart disease, diabetes, or AIDS
a list of recent drug use and the name and telephone number of pharmaceutical companies
list of drug allergies, food, insects, and animals
prescription for glasses or contact lenses
name, address, and telephone numbers of parents and relatives who can be contacted in an emergency
Good also if you have a basic knowledge of medical emergency. It is not only useful for yourself but also to help others who walk with you. One surefire way to that is you take a course on first aid in emergencies or basic life support courses.
Finally, please try, surely you can focus on the sights, not on health issues. You can go home without any problems. Happy holidays and hopefully stay healthy!
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