Delhi belly- what exactly

Eve68 · Dec 9th, 2006, 05:07

Hi, I know this condition has been named in the past, but what exactly is it? Is it like Montezuma's revenge?

throwing up? Inquiring minds want to know! I'm going in less than three weeks (yeah, trip is all I think about these days) so I want to know what to expect. Thanks, this site has been amazing!

PeakXV · Dec 9th, 2006, 07:15

Delhi Belly is caused by eating too much good food when in New Delhi. Ever so slowly you start to notice a tightness around your waste .... and then a button may pop .... and before you know it you have a round plump little buddy that you never noticed before ..... Voila - Delhi Belly!

Seriously - I think it may be generalized as traveller's Diarrhea caused by exposure to unfriendly bacteria!

Enjoy your adventure Eve68.

Sama · Dec 9th, 2006, 07:15

I think you'll definitely know it when you get it!

SANJAY_DEL · Dec 9th, 2006, 08:09

On a serious note, this is an ancient term that reflects a lot of prejudice and bias... let me explain.
Briefly stated, it is a termed that was used to imply TRAVELER'S DIARRHEA in the past.
TD can possibly be acquired anywhere on the planet, so why single out Delhi.
TD is an infection acquired via food or water. It may be viral or bacterial. The illness may be self-limited, or antibiotic treatment may be needed.
It is good to drink Oral Rehydration Solution. Sachets of the powdwer are available at the local chemist shop. Indian brands include Electral and Walyte P.
It is also good to drink lemonade, with sugar and salt added, to make up for the loss of water, sodium and potassium due to diarrhea.
Tomato soup or juice and bananas are also a good source of potassium.
If anyone suffers from it, get well soon, but please don't call it Delhi belly!

dzibead · Dec 9th, 2006, 08:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by SANJAY_DEL

Briefly stated, it is a termed that was used to imply TRAVELER'S DIARRHEA in the past.
TD can possibly be acquired anywhere on the planet, so why single out Delhi.

Well, I think TD is only called "Delhi Belly" when people get it in India - hence the term "Montezuma's Revenge" for the same problem when encountered "South of the Border." Delhi isn't really being singled out - it just has the misfortune of rhyming with "belly". "Chennai Belly" just doesn't have the same ring ... although Mumbai Belly is pretty good. And as far as singling out places, though, it is a fact, unfortunately, that people are far likelier to get TD in some places than in others - and the Indian subcontinent ranks high on the risk list.

New-South-Welshman · Dec 9th, 2006, 11:39

I had Delhi Belly during my last trip in 2004, but thank goodness for imodium!

Nick-H · Dec 9th, 2006, 11:40

What a great chart! Please post it to this thread too.

I recommend the same thread, Eve, as informative on this subject and how to avoid it.

....And my own name for the problem is Tamil Tummy

New-South-Welshman · Dec 9th, 2006, 11:44

Is that the same as the Bombay Boogie?

daverm18 · Dec 9th, 2006, 13:50

Hi Eve68:
Yeah it's the same thing. It was my turn for Montezuma's revenge/Delhi belly during our trip in Jan. Kept me out of commission for only 1 day...in Jodhpur(spelling)Pretty sure it was from breakfast in Jaisalmer...oh well...no biggy. Gani, our driver went to a market he knew and brought me back a couple of lassis. Seemed to help. Don't worry about it though. Assume you'll get it and if you do, so be it. If you don't, bonus. Gave my wife time to shop without me.

Mikki · Dec 9th, 2006, 14:14

I know you're just gathering information so you'll be prepared, but also be prepared to have nothing at all happen. Over the years, I think I've spent about six months altogether in India, and I've NEVER had even the slightest twinge.

No wonder I love Indian food!
Good luck!

SANJAY_DEL · Dec 9th, 2006, 16:30

So why not just call it Binge Twinge or some such and save my beloved Delhi's honor?

Eve68 · Dec 9th, 2006, 21:03

Oh, thanks, it doesn't sound that bad. I got a very mild Montezuma'a revenge while in Mexico probably because one of the drinks had ice in it. I'll take the necessary precautions. The map was great dzibead!

vistet · Dec 9th, 2006, 21:41

Quote:

Originally Posted by SANJAY_DEL

So why not just call it Binge Twinge or some such and save my beloved Delhi's honor?

I use the term "the spray paint attachment" since I´m technically oriented. Praying to the porcelain god is also graphic , but somewhat disrespectful.

Nick-H · Dec 9th, 2006, 22:39

I should have known better than to see this thread while eating my dinner

...

Sama · Dec 9th, 2006, 23:08

I must have a cast iron stomach. have never been sick in Mexico or India (knock on wood.....)

but I have gotten food poisoning eating in the US....go figure....

Dec 9th, 2006, 05:07	#1
Eve68 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: USA Posts: 105	Delhi belly- what exactly Hi, I know this condition has been named in the past, but what exactly is it? Is it like Montezuma's revenge? throwing up? Inquiring minds want to know! I'm going in less than three weeks (yeah, trip is all I think about these days) so I want to know what to expect. Thanks, this site has been amazing!

Dec 9th, 2006, 07:15	#2
PeakXV Naan.tering Nabob Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Abode of Glooscap Posts: 4,333	Delhi Belly is caused by eating too much good food when in New Delhi. Ever so slowly you start to notice a tightness around your waste .... and then a button may pop .... and before you know it you have a round plump little buddy that you never noticed before ..... Voila - Delhi Belly! Seriously - I think it may be generalized as traveller's Diarrhea caused by exposure to unfriendly bacteria! Enjoy your adventure Eve68. __________________ We shall not cease from exploration and at the end of all our exploring will be to arrive where we started ...and know the place for the first time. T.S. Eliot Don't go to India ~ Pre-trip Warnings & Misconceptions?

Dec 9th, 2006, 07:15	#3
Sama a pain in the asana Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: the India inside my heart Posts: 5,434	I think you'll definitely know it when you get it! __________________ *My India, 2005-2008* BE THE REVOLUTION

Dec 9th, 2006, 11:39	#6
New-South-Welshman Drunk Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sydney, NSW Posts: 1,395	I had Delhi Belly during my last trip in 2004, but thank goodness for imodium! __________________ Mr. Burns "Non-violence never solved anything!"

Dec 9th, 2006, 11:40	#7
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 27,692	What a great chart! Please post it to this thread too. I recommend the same thread, Eve, as informative on this subject and how to avoid it. ....And my own name for the problem is Tamil Tummy __________________ . Just one member of the IndiaMike Mod Team

Dec 9th, 2006, 08:09	#4
SANJAY_DEL Account Closed Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NEW DELHI, INDIA Posts: 1,351	On a serious note, this is an ancient term that reflects a lot of prejudice and bias... let me explain. Briefly stated, it is a termed that was used to imply TRAVELER'S DIARRHEA in the past. TD can possibly be acquired anywhere on the planet, so why single out Delhi. TD is an infection acquired via food or water. It may be viral or bacterial. The illness may be self-limited, or antibiotic treatment may be needed. It is good to drink Oral Rehydration Solution. Sachets of the powdwer are available at the local chemist shop. Indian brands include Electral and Walyte P. It is also good to drink lemonade, with sugar and salt added, to make up for the loss of water, sodium and potassium due to diarrhea. Tomato soup or juice and bananas are also a good source of potassium. If anyone suffers from it, get well soon, but please don't call it Delhi belly!

Dec 9th, 2006, 11:44	#8
New-South-Welshman Drunk Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Sydney, NSW Posts: 1,395	Is that the same as the Bombay Boogie?

Dec 9th, 2006, 13:50	#9
daverm18 Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: British Columbia Canada Posts: 41	Hi Eve68: Yeah it's the same thing. It was my turn for Montezuma's revenge/Delhi belly during our trip in Jan. Kept me out of commission for only 1 day...in Jodhpur(spelling)Pretty sure it was from breakfast in Jaisalmer...oh well...no biggy. Gani, our driver went to a market he knew and brought me back a couple of lassis. Seemed to help. Don't worry about it though. Assume you'll get it and if you do, so be it. If you don't, bonus. Gave my wife time to shop without me.

Dec 9th, 2006, 14:14	#10
Mikki Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Germany Posts: 143	Delhi belly I know you're just gathering information so you'll be prepared, but also be prepared to have nothing at all happen. Over the years, I think I've spent about six months altogether in India, and I've NEVER had even the slightest twinge. No wonder I love Indian food! Good luck!

Dec 9th, 2006, 16:30	#11
SANJAY_DEL Account Closed Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NEW DELHI, INDIA Posts: 1,351	So why not just call it *Binge Twinge* or some such and save my beloved Delhi's honor?

Dec 9th, 2006, 21:03	#12
Eve68 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: USA Posts: 105	Oh, thanks, it doesn't sound that bad. I got a very mild Montezuma'a revenge while in Mexico probably because one of the drinks had ice in it. I'll take the necessary precautions. The map was great dzibead!

Dec 9th, 2006, 22:39	#14
Nick-H Loud-mouthed, Noisy Bird Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Chennai, India Posts: 27,692	I should have known better than to see this thread while eating my dinner ...

Dec 9th, 2006, 23:08	#15
Sama a pain in the asana Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: the India inside my heart Posts: 5,434	I must have a cast iron stomach. have never been sick in Mexico or India (knock on wood.....) but I have gotten food poisoning eating in the US....go figure....

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