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Other Possible Problems

Altitude
Bites in the Water
Broken Limb
Constipation
Cuts and Grazes
Diarrhoea
Earache
Fungal Skin Infections
Hypothermia
Infectious Diseases
Infectious Diseases and Chronic Conditions
Known Problems
Overheating
Prickly Heat
Rabies
Travel or Motion Sickness

Practicalities Health Other Possible Problems Constipation 

Although everyone talks of travellers' diarrhoea it is also important to avoid constipation and dehydration.

Measures to Avoid/Alleviate

  • Make sure everyone gets enough fresh fruit and vegetables.


  • Make sure everyone drinks enough liquid.


  • If you can get it, natural live yoghurt can be helpful.


  • If you fear dehydration watch out for headaches and dizziness and ensure urine is pale and not cloudy. If not dehydration is likely.


  • In the case of dehyrdration think of giving water with a rehydration solution [Diarrhoea]

         

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