Lloydspharmacy has developed an interactive map to show British holidaymakers where they are more likely to suffer the squits.
Its research found that India and Egypt were top diarrhoea destinations, while Thailand, Tunisia and Morocco were also up there in the ‘top of the trots’ list.
Users are encouraged to upload their own data of where they’ve been and whether they’ve had a diarrhoea disaster.
The map, found on www.traveltrots.co.uk ,also provides top tips on how to treat and avoid diarrhoea.
According to new research from Lloydspharmacy’s Online Doctor Travel Clinic, Brits suffered over 14 million ruined holiday days due to a case of the travel trots whilst abroad in the last year.
The findings also revealed that diarrhoea is the biggest health worry for people when travelling abroad.
Holidaymakers also worry about being caught short when not near a loo, with 60% stating that it was the most worrying thing about having diarrhoea whilst on holiday.
Dr Tom Brett, travel health expert at Lloydspharmacy Online Doctor, said: “Suffering from diarrhoea when you are away from the comfort and reassurance of the toilet facilities that you have at home can be a real concern for holidaymakers.
"Luckily with a bit of planning and preparation, a clued up traveller can make sure they are prepared for any of these holiday nasties. Our Online Doctor Travel Clinic provides a range of travel health services and products to help people plan ahead before travelling abroad.”
Top five countries where UK holidaymakers have suffered diarrhoea:
54% of visitors to India
47% of visitors to Egypt
27% of visitors to Thailand
22% of visitors to Tunisia
20% of visitors to Morocco
By Bev Fearis
