Travel Medicine

Travel to exotic locations is a wonderful adventure but there are practical considerations to think of before you jet off into the sunset. When you are dreaming of palm trees, limitless African plains, or far-flung cities, you also need to check out the medical precautions to take before setting out on your adventure, and African safari travel is no exception. ...

Being a Tropical Fish Enthusiast, it gets to me when I see other peoples fish in bad shape, either through poor water quality or because of some fish they’ve introduced to their tank. Whatever the reason for the fish’s demise, I thought it might be helpful to point out the most common fish diseases in order to help fish owners ...

Kidney stone symptoms for women are similar to those for men. The usual first symptom is pain, when the kidney stone has moved from your kidneys to the ureter, the tube that runs from kidney to bladder. About one in ten adults will suffer from kidney problems at some time in their lives, though (for reasons still unknown) men are ...

Different people go through different health related problems in life. Even if you are completely healthy and fit with a strong immune system, there are chances for you to fall ill without. You know how easy it is for you to visit your family doctor, whenever you are ill or down with a symptom. However, when you are traveling, your ...

Medical travel kits are essential especially if you are planning to travel abroad, or go on some adventures such as skiing, backpacking, trekking, mountain climbing, cycling, white water rafting or scuba diving. There are literally so many various types of medicines to choose from, and the supplies that you would need would differ, depending on your destination and type of ...

It seems that yeast can appear anywhere on your body. If you have been a victim of yeast infections of the genital area, then don’t seem so surprised if you derive a scalp yeast infection, too. It can happen. You have been told that yeast infections occur because the area is damp and is an environment for producing more yeast. ...

Tropical vacations are the desire of most every cold weather climate resident. Although cold climates have a lot to offer regarding outdoor fun, it is natural to want a change of pace. So, for the parka clad bunch, tropical vacations are the answer, and a warm sandy beach is the goal. Whether sunbathing is your idea of fun, or fitting ...

When most people think of traveling abroad, their first thoughts are about getting or updating an existing passport or visa. However, just as important is the need to obtain the required vaccinations. The required vaccinations are designed to protect those who are traveling as well as those who reside at the travel destination. Your family physician or the local health ...

Blood Pressure And Flying Are you taking blood pressure medication? Are you worried about flying? Well then the news is good. If you have high blood pressure that is controlled by medications, flying is just as safe for you as any of the other passengers on board. There is no evidence that any prescription medication for hypertension will affect your ...

When you travel all over the world, you will gain a lot of knowledge and experience. Some travelers traverse the globe not for wealth or knowledge, but for mere fun. From businessmen to adventurers, many travel across the globe for one reason or the other. Travelers are always advised to travel with emergency medical kits because things may go wrong ...