This is part four on a series of the four steps to Travel Health. The First Step is Preparation and Pre travel the Second Step is The Third Step is Travel and health during travel The fourth Step is post travel health. Upon return from your travel destination, see your doctor if you are not feeling well or having any type of symptom that might be out of the norm for the typical "Airplane Cold" , See your doctor or health care provider. The World Health Organization has completed research stating most travelers do not realize that symptoms from contracting a travel illness can show up as late as 12 to 18 months later. A few travel illness symptoms may include;
1. Upset stomach or stomach problems that will not resolve.
2. Cramping in your muscles
3. Rash or skin irritation
4. Headache
5. Fever - low fever or high fever
6. Feeling tired or a generalized "sick with aches and pains."
7. Watery or bloody diarrhea. Described by medical professionals as "rice-water" diarrhea because of the way it looks.
8. Unexplained weight loss
9. Redness or swelling of eyelid or around your eyes.
10. Nausea & Vomiting
11. Joint pain
12. Pain around your eyes
13. Your experiencing a sore throat
14. Loss of Appetite
15. Difficulty swallowing
16. Unexplained Hoarseness in your voice
17. Tightening of your jaw muscles
18. Parkinson symptoms or uncontrolled shaking
19. Seizures
20. Backache
21. Chills
22. Unexplained Fatigue
23. Weakness
24. Bleeding
25. Yellowing of the whites of eyes.
If you experience any of the above symptoms after traveling abroad, please see your medical physician.
Stay Healthy,
Nurse G
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