سفر کردن بابیماری التهابی روده: تجربه‌ای دوستانه و بدون نگرانی

سفر کردن، چه برای تعطیلات و چه برای سفرهای کاری، نباید به خاطر Crohn’s disease یا Ulcerative colitis (بیماری‌های التهابی روده) مانعی براتون باشه. With a few simple tips, you can enjoy the trip safely and stay away from the worries caused by inflammatory bowel disease.

pre-travel preparation of prescription drugs:

Always carry enough medicine Because writing a prescription abroad can be complicated, keep the medicines in their original boxes and take some pills in a separate box for daily use. Having a medical note written by your doctor (which explains your medication history) can help

Useful when customs officials ask questions or in emergency situations. Carry a copy of the prescriptions, including the foreign name or generic name of the drugs.

Prevention of traveler's diarrhea

Statistics show that about 1 out of 3 travelers to less developed countries suffer from diarrhea. To avoid this problem:

drink water only after boiling or using mineral water; Use mineral water even for things like brushing your teeth.

Avoid non-carbonated drinks such as ice tea and cold fruit juice Avoid consuming ice, ice cream, raw vegetables, salad, meat, fish and raw or even cooked shellfish.

Also, stay away from unpasteurized dairy products and street or prepared foods like potato salad.

Always peel fruits and eggs yourself and do not use food that has been kept at room temperature.

Treatment of traveler's diarrhea

Avoid cold drinks: Avoid soft drinks or citrus juices that may worsen diarrhea.

Salt: Consumption of additional salt is recommended to prevent dehydration.

Anti-diarrhea drugs: Be sure to consult your doctor and do not use these drugs without prescription.

Management of emergency conditions in travel

Emergency script: Get a script from your doctor explaining what to do in case of a serious emergency.

Seat reservation: Request a seat near the toilet when booking the plane.

Locating restrooms on a trip: Identify public restroom locations before your trip. When making a reservation, choose a seat close to the toilet and when navigating, use a route that has more public toilets.

Essentials: Always carry toilet paper, wet wipes, ointment, underwear and extra clothes. Put a small bottle of hand sanitizer in your carry-on bag so you can get through airport security.

Learning essential terms

If you are traveling abroad, it is better to learn terms such as "toilet", "bathroom", "urgent", "emergency", "pharmacy" and "doctor" in the local language. Nowadays, with the use of mobile translators and travel guidebooks, this task has become very simple.

Security in transportation

At airports and other points of travel, you may need to sacrifice a little personal comfort to increase security. If you have a stoma, be sure to inform security inspectors; They are trained to meet your needs in transporting essential medications. You may need an official doctor's note to carry liquid medications or food in larger quantities than usual; Be prepared in advance and bring all the necessary documents with you.

Final Notes

When you have everything ready, relax, fasten your seat belt and enjoy your trip. Remember that by following simple tips, traveling with inflammatory bowel disease should never be an obstacle to enjoying the world around you.

For more information and expert guidance, you can visit the IBD Expert Center. Specialists like Dr. Ali Reza Sima work in the field of advanced treatment of Crohn's and advanced treatment of ulcerative colitis to provide you with the best services with Advancing Crohn's & Colitis Care.

The trip will be an exciting and memorable experience for you; Just enjoy it with enough planning and preparation!