Posted by Rickby on Thursday, 11. February 1999 at 10:37 Bali Time:
In Reply to: Tropical illness posted by Doc on Wednesday, 10. February 1999 at 14:47 Bali Time:
I have just returned from 2 weeks in Bali. Currently there are two common illnesses. I am NOT a doctor. This is
my 2c worth, I think the most common illness is stomach pains/diarrhoea. Often it is only just annoying, but if not
treated or aggravated then the bugs can ruin your holiday. A visit to your doctor before your vacation is highly
recommended. Ask your doc for diarrhoea treatment information, because if you do nothing then its 7 out of 10
chance you will some symptoms. It has been said on this forum that a cheap preventative for US residents is Pepto-
Bismol. I could not get this in Australia/NZ so next trip I will try DDS-Acidophilus tablets, any comments?
The other illness is Flu (usually in wet season) or bad common colds, so ask your doc for Flu vaccine. Its
advisable if you suffer from asthma, bronchitis or other respiratory problems. Do not just rely on me, some links
on handling the flu : -
http://www.onlinegrocerystore.net/48739548.htm
http://www.rxmed.com/monographs/fluzne.html
http://pharmacology.miningco.com/library/weekly/bl980935.htm
http://pharmacology.miningco.com/library/98news/bln0513b.htm?pid=2789&cob=home
Some links on dds-acidophilus :-
http://www1.viaweb.com/vitanet/lacacacddcul.html
http://www.natren.com/acidophilus2.htm
Of course this is just my experience, anyone please add your comments. What about natural remedies, vitamins & minerals?