University Hospitals Case Medical Center ... - Body Health & Fitness

Cleveland, Ohio (PRWEB) 11 May 2012

Whether his visit in top hot spot or exploring exotic destinations unknown distances, many people travel to-do list this summer. Although it has been said that a dose of adventure is good for you, and taking proper precautions before and during the trip, you can be protected from a serious illness or injury.

precautions before you start ever on board an aircraft. Three to four weeks before departure, travelers should be anywhere outside the U.S., Western Europe and Canada to make an appointment for a doctor to see which specializes in travel medicine, Keith Armitage, MD, a specialist is recommended for infectious diseases at University Hospitals Case Medical Center and Professor at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.

to your appointment with your medical history and a detailed itinerary, so your doctor may suggest not only prepares the need for certain vaccinations, but also to advise on the possibilities of disease that go through dramatic change in height or insect bites, for example, .

Pre-travel consultations

break in three standard ranges: vaccinations, malaria, and food and water precautions, says Dr. Armitage.

to take steps

One of the biggest risks for travelers abroad, one often were embarrassed to talk about: diarrhea. Dr. Armitage says that the potentially dangerous condition by special care with what you can eat and drink can be avoided.

The basic principle is to drink water in bottles and other packaged beverages and nothing to eat uncooked, he says.

Beyond

disease, however, the act of travel itself a toll on the body. Tow weeks worth of clothes in a heavy pack, sitting for hours can wreak havoc on a flight and sleeping in an unfamiliar bed can cause neck and back and to diminish the fun of a trip.

Prevention is really the best way to protect yourself from injury when you?re on the road, says Christopher Furey, MD, an orthopedic surgeon at the Spine UH Case Medical Center, Department of Orthopaedics and Assistant Professor at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.

The emphasis is on staying in good health. Aerobic exercise, maintaining a good weight and not smoking will help you make a good health of the spine, he says.

Dr. Furey says to make sure that you have baggage, according to the weighted and balanced, that you have a good technique, such as bending at the knees when lifting, and a concierge service to ask if you need assistance use.

an over-the-counter nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory medication and rest will help the aches and pains, but if the pain is severe, said Dr. Furey, a doctor as soon as possible to ensure you can spend the rest of the Enjoy travel and see many more tours to come.

Packing Tips

Pack all prescription and over-the-counter medications in your carry-on luggage.
Carry with you copies of prescriptions for medications youre taking.
Take a first aid kit for minor illnesses and injuries.
Do not forget your insurance card and contact information for your doctor.

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