 [ Symptoms ] what happens to your teeth if you drink soda [ Disease ] travelers diarrhea is often used as a generic term for any illnesses ranging from an upset tummy to loose stools during or after travel it could mean just excess gas or a variety of symptoms that can occur from a change in the types of food or beverages we are used to – or most commonly to contamination of food or beverages and it is not just food and beverages touching your mouth or nose with contaminated hands may be all it takes