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...cells seemed to take hold almost immediately, but for Keone the aftermath of the expensive ($200,000) treatment was like a death-defying roller-coaster ride. Again and again, he was readmitted to the hospital with fevers, diarrhea and loss of appetite, once for a six-week stay. Nine months after the transplant, his new immune system began attacking his own cells, inflaming his liver and intestines. Strong immunosuppressive drugs brought that emergency under control before any permanent damage occurred. Still, no one was breathing easy, least of all the physicians...
Although this sounds like a rare experience, in reality, Richards represents one of many travelers who have suffered similar health problems--like diarrhea and fever--while traveling outside the United States...
During this seven-month excursion, Richards fell ill with amebic dysentery, which is caused by a parasite and produces severe intestinal discomfort including chronic diarrhea. He was hospitalized there...
These bacteria can often make unaccustomed Americans sick, causing diarrhea and other ailments...
...REACTION Sure, athletes look good while they work out, but they may not feel so great. A report suggests that up to 70% may experience stomach distress during exercise. Competitive runners are prone to lower-bowel problems like diarrhea, probably because blood rushes from the intestine to hardworking leg muscles. Weight lifters and cyclists, for their part, tend to suffer from heartburn. Why? Because tensing abdominal muscles or hunching over the handlebars can cause stomach acid to rise into the esophagus...