Bali Belly on Vacation in Bali

Disorders abdominal disease that often occurs in foreign tourists



Sunrise in Benoa, Bali - Image credit F Benjamin

Type of abdominal pain frequently hit anyone who is traveling to various places, there are always certain circumstances, for example when thirsty and tired, someone unknowingly eat something regardless hand hygiene.

Germs will easily fit into the human body, when less hygiene. It is more common in foreign tourists on the island of Bali, the Bali belly type of stomach ailment which is very annoying the tourists.

Bali belly is a stomach illness, citing the sites CNN Indonesia, today, a term that was prevalent among international travelers as often affect mainly foreign tourists.

No wonder that many foreign tourists who talk about it, they often tell their experiences while on vacation to Bali, and be a reference for other travelers who arrive in this exotic island.

Stephanie Patricia, doctor of medical applications Medi-call Indonesia explained about the lack of awareness in maintaining cleanliness.

"Bali belly or commonly known as diarrhea is frequently attacked foreign tourists in Bali. The disease is closely related to the cleanliness of the food is sold and tourist awareness towards cleanliness."

When you set foot on this island, then the view common to see food vendors that serve consumers by hand. But. You soon realize they are the sellers little concern about hygiene, such as not washing hands first.

You know, if hands are not clean then this will be the medium for the perfect transmission of germs. In the end, these germs will spread to the food served to the customer, it will disrupt the digestive health of a person.

One disease that is often complained of diarrhea. Imagine if you traveled, then experienced a sudden stomach pain. Bother, right?

The dilemma for this beautiful island, in the words of the tourists there, street food in Bali offers a tantalizing sensation as enjoying the food while strolling along the beach or the streets of Legian area.


Kecak Dance at Uluwatu Peninsula, Bali - Image credit M Paath Djojonegoro

Try it you see and enjoy, unique presentation is also regarded as an attraction for tourists. On the one hand it is an obligation for food vendors to keep clean, while a similar thing for the tourists must keep their hands.

"Consumers should always wash their hands with soap after a long day in the toilet and holding the money."

She said the symptoms of stomach illness may begin with fever and cramps, and sometimes followed by vomiting and diarrhea. Complaints of diarrhea can with or without blood and severe abdominal pain.

You can find out what happens when a person's body is dehydrated, the body will feel limp. Patients are advised at the prevention stage by getting adequate fluid intake.

When this phase can be overcome, the patient needs immediate medical attention to avoid getting worse by visiting a nearby clinic.

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Source: E Priherdityo - CNN Indonesia, Medi-call Indonesia
Image: F Benjamin, M Paath Djojonegoro

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