Trip Doctor: How to Deal With Food Poisoning While Traveling

• Ask the local pharmacist for a loperamide-based drug (like Imodium), to prevent dehydration.

• Seek medical attention if you experience signs of dehydration, such as dizziness or dry mouth.

• Jump back to solid food. Start with electrolyte-fortified liquids (coconut water), then move on to rice and bananas.

• Kiss your entire vacation good-bye. Food poisoning usually subsides within two to four days.

Have a travel dilemma? Need some tips and remedies? Send your questions to news editor Amy Farley at tripdoctor@aexp.com. Follow @tltripdoctor on Twitter.