iTV.ge | Vomiting and diarrheal diseases are common at sea resorts, avoid eating raw food – there is a risk of overheating, “heat stroke”

Infectious disease expert Maya Butsashvili explains what diseases you should watch out for if you are going to relax at sea.

As Maya Butsashvili told Interpressnews, vomiting and diarrhea caused by viral and bacterial infections are typical symptoms of the summer, especially for resorts.

“When we talk about infectious diseases, we should mention diarrheal diseases, that is, intestinal infections. People associate so-called poisonings with seawater, but infections are more common in food establishments. A great concentration of people is observed in seaside resorts. Hygiene standards are not properly observed when loading food facilities. Food storage procedures may be violated. During high temperatures, health problems arise if products are not stored in cold conditions.

Washing of vegetables in food premises can be disturbed, allowing the spread of infection. Illnesses such as vomiting and diarrhoea are common. The typical presentation of poisoning and non-infection is that the food contains a ready-made toxin and vomiting begins within 2-3 hours. This is the result of toxins produced when prepared foods are stored in inappropriate conditions. We often see people go on holiday and develop vomiting, diarrhoea and sometimes fever. Then you have to go back and problems arise during your break.

Vomiting and diarrhea caused by viral and bacterial infections are typical symptoms of the summer, especially at resorts. If a person does not feel unwell and feels healthy, there is no need to conduct studies to diagnose a health condition after returning from a seaside resort.

It is difficult to say that there are universal preventive measures, but basically there are several rules. First: wash your hands and personal hygiene. It is better if we do not buy raw food, salads, cream cakes in fast food restaurants or other places with higher risks. Thermally processed food is safer in this regard because it is hot and less dangerous than hot processing.

As for water, the resort has it, there may be water problems and the pipes may be damaged, in which case it is best to bring bottled water.

In addition, problems related to the sun and heat are also common in seaside resorts. Be careful. Overheating and “sunburn” may occur. Avoid sun exposure during activities. We go to the sea in the morning and drink plenty of water in the evening.

As for gynecological diseases, genital candidiasis or fungal diseases are common. When it comes to the transmission of chlamydia and other infections, this is a myth, it is impossible, it is not water-borne, it is only sexually transmitted. The transmission of genital candidiasis or fungi occurs when we do not change wet swimsuits for a long time. A wet environment promotes the spread of fungi. Let’s quickly try to change and be a person in a dry environment. This is to prevent the fungus from getting worse, “said Busashvili.