A trip to Mexico is often an exhilarating experience. There are a many different sites that are exclusive to Mexico. Such sights include Mexicos pristine beaches, various archaeological dig sites, and countless others. One common unfortunate experience while in Mexico, however, is the contraction of Montezumas Revenge, also known as Travelers Diarrhea. Fortunately, there are four ways to prevent it.
It is important for all travelers to understand and be aware of all potential travel diseases. Montezumas Revenge affects nearly fifty percent of all global travelers, who visit third world countries, each year. This disease is caused by an infection in the digestive tract by the e.coli bacteria. Typical symptoms of this disease include increased weight, volume, and frequency of stool, nearly twelve loose stools a day, cramps in the abdomen, nausea, vomiting, bloating, and fever. When serious, this disease can lead to hospitalization. The most effective treatment for this particular disease is only time itself.
The first step to prevent begins with avoiding the water. Drinking the tap water is often times only safe for the citizens of that country because their...