Stomach Problems
#1
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Stomach Problems
Hey guys,
I've been living in the PH from the UK for the past 18 months and my stomach still cannot come to terms with the new way of life.
I seem to be getting "Traveler's diarrhea" once every month or so.
I'd class myself as healthy, I'm 28 and active, good weight, dont smoke or drink.....
My diet consists of a few take aways a week such as Mcdonalds or pizza's then grocery bought meat and rice etc.
Anybody else have these problems and any advice on how to overcome this?
Thanks
I've been living in the PH from the UK for the past 18 months and my stomach still cannot come to terms with the new way of life.
I seem to be getting "Traveler's diarrhea" once every month or so.
I'd class myself as healthy, I'm 28 and active, good weight, dont smoke or drink.....
My diet consists of a few take aways a week such as Mcdonalds or pizza's then grocery bought meat and rice etc.
Anybody else have these problems and any advice on how to overcome this?
Thanks
#5
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Re: Stomach Problems
Ask others using the same water supply if they trust / use the tap water.
Use bottled water for the toothbrush and see if that solves the problem.
If it doesn't, and you can't identify an alternative source such as eating unwashed fruit and vegetables, get checked by a clinic in case you have a health problem.
Use bottled water for the toothbrush and see if that solves the problem.
If it doesn't, and you can't identify an alternative source such as eating unwashed fruit and vegetables, get checked by a clinic in case you have a health problem.
#6
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Re: Stomach Problems
We had to get water tested every month that we used at a food concession. The lab came to take the sample and charged a few hundred. They were on the main road near the Paranaque City Hall and he could enquire at his local City Hall to find one as water testing is a common requirement for such operations.
#9
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Re: Stomach Problems
If you think it may be a parasitic problem and are having difficulties getting to a doctor or hospital at the moment you can always use Ivermectin which is readily available at rice/feed stores. Have used it myself, very effective.but tastes awful. Looks like this.
#10
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Re: Stomach Problems
Been here 6 years and it's a common problem for me in the last year or so and always have Imodium or similar to hand. Think it is due to having to use ice in my beer. Never had to do that before.
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Re: Stomach Problems
#12
Re: Stomach Problems
They're nasty things. When my son moved out of home at 18 he got giardia. His doctor was required to notify the Health Department, who investigate to find the source. They traced it to a McDonalds, staff not washing their hands properly after using the toilet. Never mind 'would you like fries with that?', this was a case of 'would you like some faeces with that?'. Son moved back home after that.
#13
Re: Stomach Problems
They're nasty things. When my son moved out of home at 18 he got giardia. His doctor was required to notify the Health Department, who investigate to find the source. They traced it to a McDonalds, staff not washing their hands properly after using the toilet. Never mind 'would you like fries with that?', this was a case of 'would you like some faeces with that?'. Son moved back home after that.
I remember reading about a US celebrity’s husband, who picked up a parasitic infection from eating an apple at home. Easily done.