Injuries and diseases during travel.. How do you deal with them?

Arabiaweather.com - Ismail Qasimi - A slight cold, stomach ache or a broken limb, things that every traveler can be exposed to, and he can be exposed to all forms of illness or injury.

Sometimes it is impossible to avoid this, but you can take some steps to reduce the odds of getting sick or injured on your trip. Travel insurance, for example, will give you peace of mind before you head out on the road to travel countries.

Before flying, take some nutritional supplements and vitamins to get a good rest, and it is imperative to drink plenty of water, wash your hands well and continuously while flying or when riding public transportation.

Be smart about your activities. Every year, most tourists get infected because of doing stupid things, usually involving alcohol, taking a selfie, or riding a motorbike in a city like Saigon, Vietnam, for those who don't know how to ride it well.

Before leaving home , get Cipro, which is an antibiotic that can help you overcome stomach ailments that you may get, especially when eating on the street, and know that most doctors do not have a problem prescribing Cipro before traveling.

If your doctor will allow them, try other general antibiotics, such as antibiotics that fight strep throat and other similar viruses.

Take care of diets, although you want to try local food, you must choose the appropriate stalls and shops in the streets where you can see the food cooked in front of you and it is better to drink bottled water in the countries where it is recommended.

What do you do if you become ill or injured?

Unfortunately for many travelers there is a very negative view of healthcare and its associated costs. If you're traveling, dealing with illnesses or injuries shouldn't be something that makes you panic and feel like it's a big deal.

At least, you can head to the nearby pharmacy first, as many pharmacies around the world sell a lot of antibiotics and medicines that can treat you without the need for a doctor or hospital.

If necessary, you can go to the doctor or hospital. Do not put it off just because you think it will cost you too much. You can also go to an emergency department where you can get treatment and medicine.

Travel insurance contracts are different, so you should know what they cover, and often going to a doctor or hospital in a foreign country and paying for it will cost you less than the mess that would follow making insurance claims on things that weren't in the contract.