 [ Symptoms ] what is the main treatment for travelers diarrhea [ Disease ] hydration is the primary treatment often people with a bout of travelers diarrhea feel so weak a good deal of it is due to dehydration it is not ok just to take a few sips of cola you need to make the effort to drink a lot of fluid because often you have lost a lot more than you think in a lot of cases just clean water is ok better if you are very dehydrated is a rehydration solution rehydration packets are a great thing to have especially if you are going to remote areas or places off the usual tourist paths