Help! Why do I always have diarrhea or constipation when traveling?

Have you guys noticed this pattern? You usually go to the toilet regularly at home, but as soon as you go on a trip or business trip, you may experience varying degrees of constipation or diarrhea. It's hard to find time and opportunity to go out, but when you are in a foreign place, your stomach is not strong, and you either "can't go out" or "can't stop". This problem has troubled many friends and made everyone very worried.

Normally, everything goes smoothly when we go to the toilet, but why do problems arise when we go out? How can we relieve constipation and diarrhea when we are in a foreign place?

Today we will study together:

Why do some people recognize toilets? How to relieve constipation when you are out? How to relieve diarrhea when you are out?

01 What is “ recognizing ” a toilet?

An article published in Life Times mentioned that as long as you leave the familiar environment, you will have difficulty defecating, which is mostly related to the following factors:
1. The dietary structure has changed significantly

When we travel outside, our diet will change significantly to a certain extent. For example, when we travel to a new city, we will try new foods, especially local specialties.
The human digestive system needs to adapt to new food, and to a certain extent, it is prone to indigestion and other conditions, which leads to slower intestinal motility.

2. Irregular diet

When you go out to play, sometimes you can't avoid having to eat just one bite because you are in a hurry.

Under normal circumstances, the digestive system digests food according to the time of day when you eat . If the eating time is irregular, bowel movements will be affected to a certain extent.

Secondly, water is also essential for the digestive system to maintain normal function ;

Many people, due to various objective and personal factors, will not take in enough water to a certain extent during travel, which will lead to dry stools and difficulty in defecation to a certain extent.

3. Changes in the pace of life

When traveling, the rhythm of life will be different from the usual rhythm of life. For example, when traveling or on a business trip, friends may need to get up early to travel, or need to get up early to queue. Therefore, the relatively regular bowel movement time is disrupted , which also affects the digestive system to a certain extent.

4. Poor defecation environment

When traveling by public transportation for a long time, or when it is inconvenient to use the toilet in a scenic spot , you will subconsciously hold it in even if you feel the urge to defecate. Holding it in for a long time will cause the intestines to absorb too much water to a certain extent, leading to dry or hard stools.

02How to relieve constipation when traveling

When on a business trip or traveling, try to pay attention to the following details, which will help avoid constipation to a certain extent.

1. Reasonable diet

When going out, it is recommended to reduce the intake of chili , barbecued , fried and other foods as much as possible, especially when symptoms of constipation have appeared, you should eat less.
When on a business trip or traveling, it is recommended that friends keep their diet as diverse as possible, consume more vegetables, fruits, and whole grains, and pay attention to drinking plenty of water.

2. Arrange bowel movement time

It is recommended that friends try to maintain their original living habits and a regular schedule when they are out, such as going to the toilet after getting up every morning.
Secondly, you should pay attention to finding your own bowel movement time , cultivate the urge to defecate at this time, help your body establish a bowel movement habit, and try not to delay when you want to defecate.

If your schedule is relatively tight, it is recommended to avoid staying up late at night and get up half an hour earlier in the morning to squat in the toilet.

3. Avoid stress and tension as much as possible

It is recommended that you do not squeeze your schedule too much , leave yourself some extra time during the trip, and do not be too "stuck" to deal with possible delays or changes in plans, so as to reduce stress and tension during the trip .

If constipation symptoms are particularly severe and cannot be relieved when traveling, you can follow the doctor's advice to choose appropriate medication for conditioning , but do not take medication blindly on your own.

03How to relieve diarrhea when traveling

1. Rehydrate in time

Diarrhea will cause a large loss of body fluids and electrolytes to a certain extent. In severe cases, it may cause dehydration and even kidney damage, posing a serious threat to physical health.

Therefore, after diarrhea occurs, it is necessary to replenish water in time, generally with light salt water , which helps to replenish the body's electrolytes. You can also eat some easily digestible foods such as porridge, millet porridge, and oatmeal porridge.

2. Avoid spicy food and eat light food

When diarrhea occurs, it is recommended to avoid eating irritating foods as much as possible and eat a light diet.

You can eat some easily digestible foods, such as rice paste , millet porridge , etc., which can not only help replenish the water lost by the body, but also help replenish the nutrients needed by the body and promote body recovery.

When the diarrhea condition improves, you can gradually consume some rice and easily digestible vegetables according to your own situation to help the body replenish energy and speed up recovery.

3. Pay attention to special circumstances

An article published on Jiangxi Provincial Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine mentioned that special attention should be paid if the following situations occur:

If diarrhea occurs due to improper food intake and stomach discomfort caused by eating an upset stomach, it is recommended to expel the problematic food in time, which will help relieve stomach discomfort to a certain extent.

If the symptoms are severe and include vomiting and diarrhea, it is recommended to seek medical attention in time to avoid food poisoning.

If you have a weak stomach and have diarrhea even if you eat some cold or spicy ordinary food , you should consider whether it is irritable bowel syndrome . It is recommended that you seek medical attention in time and seek help from a professional doctor.