Travel and poor eating habits can cause stomach problems during the holidays, an expert says.

“Traveling can be very stressful, and it can be particularly hard on your gut. People tend to experience abdominal pain, bloating, constipation, diarrhea or a combination of any of those problems during travel,” Dr. Sandra Hoogerwerf, an assistant professor in the department of internal medicine at the University of Michigan Medical School, said in a prepared statement.

Travel can disrupt the internal body clock that regulates hunger and bowel movements.

“The gut’s rhythm gets thrown off when you travel, especially across time zones. So, suddenly, you’re awake when you should be sleeping, and you’re eating when you’re supposed to be sleeping. Essentially, your gut is jet-lagged, and that can cause a lot of gastrointestinal problems,” Hoogerwerf said.

Try to give your gut time to catch up with the new schedule and re-establish its rhythm, she suggested.

“If you respect your biological rhythms, you’re going to feel less irritated, less tired, less fatigued, and your gut is going to feel a lot better,” she said.

Poor eating habits can aggravate travel-related stomach problems, Hoogerwerf warned.

Travel insurance can protect you from substantial losses that result from a variety of situations, including canceled trips, lost baggage, medical emergencies, supplier defaults, as well as other unforeseen circumstances.

TYPES OF TRAVEL INSURANCE COVERAGE

There are several general types of consumer travel insurance available. The coverage and limitations of each will vary depending on the insurance company issuing the policy. The following is a brief description of some of the general types of travel insurance.

Trip Cancellation: The most important and common type of travel insurance. Generally covers non-refundable payments or deposits if a trip is canceled or interrupted due to unforeseen circumstances.

Trip Delay: Provides reimbursement for expenses incurred when a trip is delayed.

Accident/Sickness Medical Expenses: Covers costs incurred due to injury or illness that occur while on a trip.

Medical Evacuation/Emergency Transportation: Covers transportation when a medical emergency while traveling requires transportation to a hospital or other medical facility.

Supplier Default: Covers deposits or payments lost due to the financial default of a travel supplier.

Baggage/Personal Effects Loss or Delay: Covers losses due to items lost, damaged or delayed during a trip.

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International travellers can take a number of simple steps to avoid potential health problems before and during travel. International travellers should contact their physicians, local health departments, or private or public agencies that advise international travellers at least 4 to 6 weeks before departure to schedule an appointment to receive current health information on the countries they plan to visit, obtain vaccinations and prophylactic medications as indicated, and address any special needs.