Can you prevent getting Delhi Belly?

Is it possible to avoid Delhi Belly?

Yes! And here it comes...

When you are travelling for an extended period in India (or Nepal, Mexico, Burundi etc.) the chance of getting stomach issues in any form is almost 100%.

Delhi Belly is just a term for stomach issues in India. It happens all over the world. Luckily I experienced only minor stomach problems which were solved by visiting the local (expat) doctor. He subscribed the right antibiotic (thank you travel health insurance!).

He also explained to me how I could try to avoid getting it again..

  • Wash your hands.. Yes we already do that 45 times a day because of Corona, but keep doing it, because it also helps prevent a lot of other diseases like Delhi Belly
  • Eat slowly, saliva will be your first defense against disease-causing bacteria 
  • Go easy on the meat, or avoid it altogether. Especially in countries like India, Thailand and Nepal there are so many vegetable dishes full of flavour, adding meat to it would be overkill (literally)
  • Be careful with the water, but if you travel for a longer time a few sips of Indian tap water now and then helps the immune system
  • Avoid foreign food, especially foods that are not completely heated like pizza's
  • Avoid ice cubes and salads as much as possible
  • Streetfood is fine, as long as it is heated in front of you

And did I succeed in avoiding getting Delhi Belly again? Nope, but knowing what to expect and where to get a (light) antibiotics cure helped me travel more freely and enjoy the teh local flavors. If you do get sick avoid stoppers unless you have to catch a bus.

 

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