Short answer: Most food poisoning Cabo visitors get, including traveler’s diarrhea, gets better on its own within a few days. The most important step is replacing fluids with small, frequent sips of water or an oral rehydration solution, and resting. See a doctor if you cannot keep fluids down, symptoms last more than two or […]
Short answer: The dehydration Cabo visitors experience usually comes from strong sun, heat, alcohol, sweating during activities, or vomiting and diarrhea. Early signs are thirst, dark yellow urine, peeing less, headache, tiredness and dizziness. Move to shade, rest and sip water or an oral rehydration solution. If you cannot keep fluids down, a doctor can […]
Short answer: For fast UTI treatment in Cabo, travelers should see a doctor promptly if they have burning when they pee, a frequent urge to go or lower belly pain. A doctor can check a urine sample and, if a bacterial infection is likely, prescribe the right antibiotic for you. Drink water and avoid holding […]
Short answer: The most common ear infection Cabo visitors get is swimmer’s ear (otitis externa), an infection of the ear canal caused by water from pools and the ocean. It typically causes pain when you pull the earlobe, itching, a blocked feeling and sometimes discharge. Keep the ear dry, do not put cotton swabs or […]
Short answer: If you think you need stitches in Cabo San Lucas, first press firmly on the cut with a clean cloth for 10 minutes, then get it checked the same day if it is deep, gaping, longer than about 1.3 cm (half an inch), on the face or a joint, or will not stop […]
Short answer: For a jellyfish sting in Cabo, get out of the water, lift off any visible tentacles with tweezers or a gloved hand, rinse with seawater (not fresh water), and then soak the area in hot water that feels hot but not scalding until the pain eases. For a stingray injury, soak the foot […]
Short answer: Call 911 first. It is the emergency number in Mexico, free from any phone. Give your exact location, what happened, and the person’s condition, and follow the operator’s instructions. Alert hotel staff, stay with the person, and do not move them if they may have a neck or back injury. Contact your travel […]
Short answer: A doctor house call means a licensed physician comes to your hotel room, villa or rental, asks about your symptoms and history, examines you, and explains what is likely going on and what to do next. That may include a prescription, tests, follow-up or a referral to a hospital. It is meant for […]
Short answer: Do not stop or change a medication on your own. Gather your medication names and doses, contact your home doctor or pharmacy for a copy of your prescription, and see a doctor in Cabo who can assess you and prescribe a suitable replacement if appropriate. The medicine can then be delivered to your […]
Short answer: Some medicines, such as many pain relievers, antacids and oral rehydration salts, are sold over the counter in Mexico. Others, including antibiotics and controlled medications, legally require a prescription from a doctor licensed in Mexico. The safest route is to have a doctor assess you and prescribe what you need, then have it […]