If you become seriously ill while traveling, your country's
embassy or consulate can help you find medical care. For a
complete list of embassies and consulates, see the U.S.
Department of State website at www.usembassy.gov. You can also
get the contacts for local doctors and medical clinics. If you
become ill with a fever or flu-like illness while traveling,
seek medical attention immediately. Traveler's diarrhea is the
most common illness when traveling. Most cases get better within
1 to 3 days without medical treatment. Most doctors recommend
trying to keep to your normal diet as much as possible. If you
are vomiting, this may be hard. Try drinking clear liquids.
Watch for signs of dehydration, such as a dry mouth and dark-
colored urine. If possible, drink rehydration drinks to replace
lost fluids and electrolytes. Before you go, buy dry packets of
oral rehydration mix at a See a doctor if diarrhea doesn't
subside or if you have a high fever, blood or mucus in your
stools or signs of dehydration. Watch clo