How to Determine if You Have Traveler's Diarrhea or Acclimatization Issues
May 20, 2025
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Yang Ziqi
Introduction
To determine if you are experiencing "shuitu bufu" (maladjustment to a new environment), you can assess whether there have been changes in your environment, sleep patterns, skin reactions, digestive symptoms, or mental state. If you have recently changed living environments and are experiencing one or more of these symptoms, you may be affected by "shuitu bufu." In such cases, it is recommended to get adequate rest and adjust your diet and lifestyle habits accordingly.
To determine whether you are experiencing discomfort due to a change in environment (commonly known as "water and soil incompatibility"), you can observe whether there have been changes in your surroundings, sleep patterns, skin reactions, digestive symptoms, and mental condition. If abnormalities occur, it is recommended to seek medical attention promptly. Detailed analysis is as follows:
1. Environmental changes: Discomfort due to environmental change usually occurs after moving to a new living environment, especially upon initial arrival in a new region. If you have recently changed your living environment and have developed related symptoms, consider the possibility of such discomfort.
2. Sleep condition: Environmental discomfort may lead to a decline in sleep quality, manifesting as difficulty falling asleep, frequent awakenings, and vivid dreams. Sleep disturbances may be caused by factors such as noise, light, humidity, and temperature in the new environment.
3. Skin reactions: When experiencing environmental discomfort, the skin may develop itching, rashes, or other allergic reactions. These symptoms are usually caused by an allergy to certain substances in the new environment and may appear locally or all over the body.
4. Digestive system symptoms: Environmental discomfort often comes with digestive symptoms such as loss of appetite, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, diarrhea, or constipation. These symptoms may be related to differences in water quality, food types, and cooking methods in the new environment.
5. Mental condition: Environmental discomfort may also lead to psychological discomfort such as mental tension, anxiety, or depression. These emotional issues may be triggered by differences in the local climate, air quality, language, and lifestyle.
If you have recently changed your living environment and are experiencing one or more of the above symptoms, it may indicate that you are experiencing discomfort due to environmental change. At this time, it is recommended to get adequate rest and adjust your diet and lifestyle accordingly.
