Get Diarrhea Treatment in Dalaman from a 24/7 On-Call Doctor Near You
Diarrhea while travelling in Dalaman? Message us, describe how you feel and the on-call doctor will guide you, day or night, without a trip to a clinic.
At a glance
| Hours | Around the clock |
|---|---|
| How | Video visit, hotel visit in selected areas |
| Outcome | Advice and e-prescription if suitable |
| Best for | Travellers, tourists and expats |
| Location | Dalaman, Mugla |
Dalaman: local notes for diarrhea
Dalaman is a beach and hotel area, so sun, pools and buffet food are the usual causes of holiday illness. Close by are Datca, Gocek, Akyaka, which share the same medical services. On beach holidays, heat, sun and swimming can aggravate many conditions, so rest, drink water and tell the doctor what you have been doing.
Travel guide to Dalaman
Trip for travellers: Dalaman is built for beach days. Plan swimming, pool time and local restaurants, and book boat trips or day excursions through your hotel or a local agency. Shops tend to sell beachwear, souvenirs and leather goods.
Understanding diarrhea
Passing watery, frequent stools is diarrhea. On holiday it is most commonly caused by an infection from food or water and generally settles in a few days.
Causes and risk factors
Germs in food, water or from other people, unfamiliar foods, antibiotics and drinking alcohol are common causes, and heat speeds bacterial growth in buffets and street stalls.
How diarrhea feels
- Stomach cramps
- Frequent loose or watery stools
- Tiredness and thirst
- Low fever
How diarrhea is treated
The physician can judge dehydration, ask about food and travel history, advise on fluids and diet and prescribe suitable medicines where suitable. Stool tests can be arranged if needed. Depending on your case, the doctor may suggest oral rehydration solutions and, where suitable, medicines to slow diarrhoea; antibiotics only for specific causes.
- Wash hands carefully to avoid spreading it
- Avoid alcohol, caffeine and very fatty food
- Sip oral rehydration solution little and often
- Eat plain foods when you can
How treatment works in Dalaman
- Send a request or message us on WhatsApp and tell us where you are staying in Dalaman.
- Speak to the on-demand doctor by video, who assesses your symptoms.
- You get an e-prescription on WhatsApp or by email when medicine is needed.
- Collect your medicine from a pharmacy in Dalaman.
Preventing diarrhea
Follow food and water hygiene, wash hands, avoid food that has sat out in the heat and carry rehydration sachets.
In an emergency in Turkey call 112. A video visit cannot replace emergency care or prescribe controlled substances.
Questions travellers ask
Can I get diarrhea treatment in Dalaman?
Treatment for diarrhea is available here whenever you need it, by video, with medicine from a local pharmacy.
When should I see a doctor in person for diarrhea?
Blood in stools, signs of dehydration, severe belly pain, high fever, symptoms lasting more than a few days, or illness in babies, older adults or pregnant women.
Can I fly home with diarrhea?
It depends on how unwell you are. The doctor can advise and, if an airline asks, issue a fit to fly report.
Which languages does the doctor speak?
You can talk to the doctor in English, German or Turkish.
Will I receive a prescription for diarrhea?
Only when the doctor judges it is safe and suitable. The e-prescription arrives by WhatsApp or email and is accepted at pharmacies in Dalaman.
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References
Reviewed by Dr. Elif Yasbala, MD. General information only; it does not replace medical advice.