The last thing I expected when I decided to go to Thailand was to develop explosive diarrhea. But, that’s exactly what happened.
I had been suffering from constipation for weeks. No amount of fibre or laxatives seemed to be helping.
I wanted to try something different and thought that maybe a change of scenery would do the trick. So, I booked a flight to Bangkok, Thailand.
On my first day in Thailand, I decided to explore Chinatown. I was feeling adventurous and so I decided to try some of the local street food. I ate raw prawns and crab from a street vendor. The food was delicious and I felt excited to be trying something so different.
Little did I know that my decision to consume raw seafood would have such drastic consequences. That night, I started to feel a bit off. I had intense stomach cramps and I thought I was going to be sick. I just figured that my stomach was still adjusting to the change of cuisine. I went to bed early, thinking that I would feel better in the morning.
Unfortunately, I woke up the next day feeling much worse. I had explosive diarrhea and went to the bathroom over 40 times. I felt so weak and exhausted. I was in so much pain that I couldn’t even leave my hotel room. I was stuck in bed for three days straight.
After those three days, I finally started to feel a bit better. I was still weak, but I could at least leave my hotel room. I went to the local pharmacy and bought some Imodium to help with the diarrhea. I also took a lot of probiotics and drank plenty of fluids.
The next week, I was finally feeling like myself again. I was able to go out and explore the city. I was amazed by the vibrant culture and the delicious food. I vowed to myself that I would never eat raw seafood again.
My experience in Thailand taught me the importance of being careful when trying new foods. Even though street food can be delicious, it can also be dangerous. I’m so glad that I was able to recover from the diarrhea quickly, and I will always be thankful for the lessons I learned.