This digital nomad’s very public food poisoning incident is a lesson to us all.
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It’s simple statistics, really.
The more you travel, the more likely you are to fall victim to food poisoning one day.
A young woman suffering with stomach pain in bed.Credit:Xavier Lorenzo/Getty Images
Thought I was built different.
Then, three days ago, the universe humbled me," the user wrote.
“Thought I just needed to sneak out a cheeky fart.
Spoiler alert: it was not just air.
And it didn’t let up for more than 24 hours.
“I’ve spent so long on the toilet I’m considering giving it a name.”
I thought I was fine with most street foods in China after a month of living there.
I ended up in the ER getting my stomach pumped second month,” one commenter wrote.
“Good memories.”
“Oh boy, let me tell you … “Around 3 a.m. that night, all hell broke loose.
Also, ensure the lid of the bottle is well sealed before you drink it.
Winter also added that travelers need to be equally wary of all-inclusive resort stays as well.
Lastly, Winter added another critical point:avoid ice at all costs.
Dont forget about the risk of ice cubes in your drinks,” he said.
However, it’s not all on the food establishments or hotels to keep you healthy.
you’re gonna wanna take personal responsibility too.
Otherwise, you’ll initiate the risk of becoming Reddit’s next cautionary tale.
