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mathieu
Sep 1st 2009
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Hi - I am off to India soon and my only concern is how to avoid getting the trots! Just about everyone I know who goes to India, whether backpacking or in decent hotels, seems to get diarrhoea or dysentery. Are there any India veterans out there who can suggest how best to avoid spending half my holiday on the loo!!!? I love curries, but should I avoid them? is fruit ok? I assume street food needs to be avoided and tap water. No ice in drinks... How about medication - is there preventative medicine or should I just go prepared with 'blockers'?
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Frank
Sep 1st 2009
You can go to India and avoid the squits... but its not easy! In generaly if you can't boil it or peel it, don't eat it. Most food is ok provided its piping hot, even street food if you see it being cooked. Bottled water is essential, and make sure the top was unopened when you got it. Its always worth taking a remedy for diarrhoea with you just in case, like Immodium or Dioralyte. Also remember to keep up your fluid intake, and wash your hand regularly!
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DavidF
Sep 2nd 2009
Most travellers to India get a case of "Delhi belly" as your body encounters and reacts to unfamiliar bacteria. BY trying to avoid it you can miss out on lots of great food and drinks that make the Indian experience even better. If you do get stomach problems focus on rehydrating, eating simple plane food and you should be better in 48 hours at most. If any longer take an antibiotic course which is available at any Indian pharmacy without prescription. Immodium and other blockers should only be used when travelling; its better to let things take their course if possible.
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Pobs
Oct 16th 2009
Take all the precautions but regardless you will get caught short at some point. I carry a packet of Gastro Stop pills availabe at the chemist they are excellent in fixing you back up and stopping the gravy train. Also carry some sachets of Gastrolite powder you add to water and that will plug the guts up and the remove the fear of following thru on a wind break.
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maxjaytar
Oct 17th 2009
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I was in India and received an excellent tip from an Indian in Canada. He said to eat in the "fast food" restaurants because they are heavily regulated. The bottled water suggestion has to be taken with a "grain of salt" because if you have seen the movie Slumdog Millionaire, the bottles in some cases are resealed with crazy glue. We saw it being done. If you like Indian food, have your fill at home, the basic ingredients are better, so the end product at home is better. Pizza Hut got a lot of our business. Have a good time, the cultural shock is worth it!!
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DavidF
Oct 19th 2009
Its important to tell the difference between upset stomach with diarrhoea which lasts for less than 48 hours, and a serious bacterial infection which can last weeks if untreated. If you get an upset stomach seek treatment if you're no better after 2 days. There are western doctors in all Indian cities, and they are a better bet than the many pharmacies and home remedies out there.

The comment above about eating at Pizza Hut is terrible advice - what a waste of adventure to travel all this way to eat bland, greasy western food! Eat the local food, just avoid street vendors unless you have an experienced stomach. Eat in restaurants where the locals eat - the longer the queue, and brighter the saris, the better the food..
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Bon Voyage India
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Oct 27th 2009
Just follow few simple things ::

* Avoid tab water but prefer only branded mineral water like Kinley, Himalaya
* Avoid road side foods
* Avoid oily & Spicy Food beacause you are not useto with this
* try to avoid cheap restaurant

And Enjoy.............
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CWattson
Nov 4th 2009
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I agree with 'Bon Voyage India'

Always prefer mineral water and avoid the road side / oily and spicy foods.
Also, I prefer few more things (optional, however):

* Avoid staying in areas that have water-lodgings near by.
* Always take preventive measure like vaccinations for malaria, etc.
* Always take preventive steps like using mosquito-nets, or using anti-mosquito gels, etc.

If one takes these preventive steps, there are almost no probabilities of one getting disinfected and can travel with peace...
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Bon Voyage India
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Nov 6th 2009
great cWattson

You are absolutely right but if anyone staying in nice & good place then you do not need a mosquito-nets or any gels.
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Isabella
Nov 6th 2009
please take note of ordering hoemoepathic medicine before you leave - remedy Okoubaka - you can take these drops before each meal and they are a preventative against any stomach bugs - it worked for me 100% for 2 years stay abroad. Also ask homeopathic pharmacy - i.e Ainsworths or Nelsons - London - what you need - e.g. homepathic Arsenic for Diarrohea etc and Colocythis for colic - they do not cost much and act very quickly in acute conditions - the preventative - Okobouka is imperative. no side effects - Good Luck!
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Smart
Nov 8th 2009
I will be really sacre of going to India. I meet many Indian people and they are the worst in the world!.
I just advise you to be careful!
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mick
Nov 8th 2009
HI
I have visited india 4 or 5 times and have never been ill .

Do not eat cold foods .Make sure you eat cooked foods ..FRESHLY PREPARED . It doesnt matter if the place looks grotty .What matters is the turnover .if it is used all he time then thats good .Look to see if Indians use the place .Drink hot drinks where they boil the water ..eg tea .No ice ,ice cream fruit that you dont peel etc as germs are spread by hand .However in Goa I risked fruit etc and other things and it was OK.check the kitchen if you can .If ou have a sensitive stomach just watch your intake .I ate fish in Goa but no meat anywhere .Vitamin tablets etc can help supplement your diet .
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Indian
4 days ago
Few things to keep in mind when you come to India.

1. Buy only Aquafina, Kinley, Himalaya, Bisleri and Kingfisher brand of bottled water. These are good and reliable
2. DO NOT eat street food. Westerners are not used to it. If you wanna have Indian food I would recommend you all to go to good restaurants. You will find them very flashy, upclass and expensive. But if in comparison to dollars or pound its very cheap and hygienic.
3. Do not eat fruits without washing them
4. Do not always drink alcohol (Places like Goa). In few places drinking excessive alcohol with dehydrate you because of the weather
5. If you're staying in hotel which are rated 3 star or upwards, you do not need to carry any mosquito repellent.
6. Drink a lot of water when in India

Finally Indian people are as worst or good as any American, Brit or Aussie.

Enjoy your travel to India. Cheers - An Indian
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Guest
2 days ago
My husband and I visited Goa last February had a wonderful time are going back next year in March had no problem with the food ate everything they gave us plenty of wonderful fish.We are both 77 and loved every moment the people are great
Iris West Sussex
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