In Thailand, I am normally extremely careful when it comes to eating ice cubes, tap water and food. Unfortunately, this time it did hit me and I had to fight an acute stomach upset for the last five days. It reached its peak on Sunday morning, accompanied by severe stomach cramps. I hurried to the nearby pharmacy, which opened at 08:30.
There I explained my problem and the friendly pharmacist immediately knew what was wrong and how she could help me. She prescribed me "erfuzide" capsules and Buscopan for the stomach pain. I was also given 5 packs of "Oreda", which I was told to dissolve in water and drink. After about five days, my diarrhea seemed to improve, fortunately, because I didn't want to spend my entire vacation with stomach cramps and diarrhea.
I had a similar experience back in 2019 on my return trip from Bangkok and Koh Chang during the Steemfest here in Thailand. Back then, however, the stomach cramps were not as extreme as this time.
Have you had similar experiences? Can you give me any tips on the best foods to eat when you're struggling with stomach problems?