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General Medical Information

Firstly, I am not a doctor (but I play one on TV). Therefore, I am not qualified to give . . . → Read More: General Medical Information

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Problems With Digestion

Inadequate sanitation and contaminated water are the leading cause of stomach upsets in travellers.

Unfamiliar foods, changes in routine, . . . → Read More: Problems With Digestion

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Problems With The Sun

The sun is very intense in the tropics and at higher elevation. For every 5000 feet (1500 meters) in . . . → Read More: Problems With The Sun

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Problems With The Cold

Some problems with the cold aren’t necessarily associated with cold temperatures, for example, hypothermia.

Hypothermia

Cause – a life-threatening . . . → Read More: Problems With The Cold

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Other Travellers' Ailments

These include the usual ones you would get at home, colds, sore throats, and other infections. Take proper medications, . . . → Read More: Other Travellers’ Ailments

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Other Medical Problems

Infected wounds

Cuts, blisters, and other wounds can become infected very fast in the tropics due to the rich . . . → Read More: Other Medical Problems

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