1. Diarrhea

Diarrhea is defined as a high frequency of watery bowel movements in a day. During the holiday season, this condition can occur because a person consumes food or drinks that are not clean, and may have been contaminated by bacteria, viruses or parasites. Diarrhea can also occur due to food intolerance. 

One of the main symptoms when experiencing diarrhea is dehydration. The fluid that leaves the body is more than the fluid that enters As a result, other symptoms such as headache, dizziness, and increased heart rate appear. Therefore, to prevent this from happening, make sure that the food and drinks consumed are clean and cooked. Also, don't forget to wash your hands regularly.

2. Upper Respiratory Tract Infection (URTI)

Upper Respiratory Tract Infection (URTI) includes the common cold, epiglotitis, laryngitis, pharyngitis, and sinusitis. These diseases occur due to viruses or bacteria. For example, as a result of coming into contact with a sick person or touching a contaminated surface Afterward, the used hands touch the nose, mouth, or eyes. Eventually, the virus or bacteria enter and infect the body.

ARI can be transmitted from one person to another through particles released when coughing or sneezing. Therefore, prevention is done by practicing personal hygiene (washing hands regularly and practicing cough or sneeze etiquette). In addition, try to avoid close contact with people who are sick. Fulfill the body's fluid needs, drink enough water, and avoid smoking.

Always maintain personal hygiene to prevent URIs

3. Motion sickness

Motion sickness is indicated by symptoms of dizziness felt while traveling, whether by land, sea or air. This occurs due to repetitive movements, such as shaking. In addition to dizziness, other symptoms include nausea, vomiting, and difficulty maintaining balance in the vehicle used.

Ways to prevent it are by avoiding large meals, caffeine, or alcohol before the trip starts, making sure the head stays upright with a straight view, finding the best seat (in front when riding a car, near the window when riding an airplane, and in the direction of travel when riding a train). If you feel the symptoms already appear, then use aromatherapy fragrances.

Motion sickness is often unavoidable, be it by land, sea or air transportation.

4. Influenza

Influenza occurs due to infection with the influenza virus. Influenza is different from the common cold because the symptoms are more severe, including fever, chills, aches, cough, headache, sore throat, stuffy or runny nose, fatigue, diarrhea, and vomiting. The disease is also contagious by contact between one person and another or by touching surfaces contaminated with the virus.

The main way to prevent influenza is to get the vaccine. But if you haven't already, then wash your hands regularly with clean running water and soap. Practice cough or sneeze etiquette (covering it with a tissue or pointing it to your elbow), avoid contact with sick people, don't touch your face, nose and mouth too often, and avoid using shared eating utensils.

There are 4 kinds of diseases that often appear during holidays, such as diarrhea, ARI, motion sickness, and influenza. Not everyone gets sick easily during a long trip, but some become very susceptible. Therefore, prevention needs to be done starting from yourself. Ladies, do you have your own tips to ward off these diseases? Let's share!
 

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