Don t Let Gut Issues Derail Your Vacation Here s How to Navigate Bathrooms Across the Globe Everyday Health Menu NewslettersSearch Digestive Health Don t Let Gut Issues Derail Your Vacation Here s How to Navigate Bathrooms Across the Globe Whether you’re dealing with digestive issues or simply want to find a clean bathroom, here’s what you need to know before you travel. By Sheryl Kraft and Sandra GordonMedically Reviewed by Ira Daniel Breite, MD Reviewed: June 30, 2022 Medically Reviewed Gut issues can throw a wrench in your travel plans, but there are tools and tips that can help you prepare for tummy emergencies.iStock (2) Picture it: You’re on vacation, in a foreign country, exploring a historical town, and you suddenly need to go. Like really go, and there’s not a bathroom in sight. If you’re traveling and have digestive issues, such as We Can t Wait U S The Poop Bathroom Finder U S TippiTV: An Inspiring New Series for People Living With Crohn’s A team of experts comes together to help three people with Crohn’s disease live their best lives. Watch now Planning for Bathroom Emergencies Prepping for a bathroom emergency while on vacation should start even before you leave home. Be sure to pack things like:Antidiarrheal medicationsCards to communicate your urgent need to use a bathroom, such as the NEWSLETTERS Sign up for our Crohn' s Disease Newsletter SubscribeBy subscribing you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. The Latest in Digestive Health Gut Check: Can Cookie Dough Really Harm Your Gut? It’s not just the raw eggs that can make you sick.By Kaitlin SullivanOctober 4, 2022 Gut Healthy Foods Worth Trying — or Not Are you plagued with gut problems and looking for a solution? The answer might be in your diet. Read on for expert advice on which foods might be worth...By Jane OkojiAugust 23, 2022 Are Bidets Good for Your Bum—and the Planet? Here’s all you need to know about the clean tush movement.By Jordan M. DavidsonAugust 22, 2022 Gut Check: Is Coffee Good for Your Gut Microbiome? Drinking coffee comes with a number of health benefits, and now some studies suggest that may be because it supports a healthy gut.By Ashley WelchAugust 17, 2022 Mom, My Tummy Hurts: Common Digestive Issues in Kids Stomachaches in kids can come and go, but frequent tummy troubles may need medical attention.By Stacy KishJuly 22, 2022 The Consumer’s Guide to Biologics for Eosinophilic EsophagitisBy Maria MastersJuly 21, 2022 Can You Get Sick From a Swimming Pool or Lake? Find out about the germs that lurk beneath the surface at swimming holes — and what you can do to protect yourself and your family.By Sandra GordonJuly 19, 2022 What to Know About Elimination Diets for Eosinophilic Esophagitis An elimination diet can be challenging, time-consuming, and expensive. In the end, though, it may reveal exactly what’s triggering your symptoms.By Johanna NeesonJuly 18, 2022 Dealing With Dysphagia When You Have Eosinophilic Esophagitis Difficulty swallowing is a common symptom of eosinophilic esophagitis, but there are some simple ways to mitigate this side effect and ease discomfort...By Jennifer Kelly GeddesJuly 18, 2022 4 Natural Remedies for Reflux Due to Eosinophilic Esophagitis When conventional medicine isn’t enough, the addition of a complementary treatment or two may be the key to relief from heartburn caused by EoE.By Jennifer Kelly GeddesJuly 18, 2022 MORE IN Diarrhea Dos and Don’ts: 10 Tips for Crohn’s Cognitive Dissonance in Ads, Marketing, and Media Gluten Intolerance, Celiac Disease, or a Wheat Allergy: What’s the Difference? Wellness inspired Wellness enabled FacebookTwitterInstagramPinterestYoutubeTikTok About Us Careers Editorial Policy Newsletters Meet Our Health Expert Network Privacy Policy Health News Accessibility Statement Terms of Use Contact Us Feedback Do Not Sell My Personal Information Popular Topics AdChoices NEWSLETTERS Get the best in health and wellness SubscribeBy subscribing you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. A PROPERTY OF EHGLogo More From Everyday Health: Castle Connolly Top Doctors DailyOM Diabetes Daily Everyday Health Care Migraine Again 1996-2022 Everyday Health, Inc. Everyday Health is among the federally registered trademarks of Everyday Health, Inc. and may not be used by third parties without explicit permission. Badges Badges Badges