Symptoms and Conditions

With over 30 years of combined practice in the field of primary care and travel health, we have applied this extensive experience to write what we believe is a practical and easy-to-read resource of common health problems that may affect travelers. There are two sections of the medical portion of this online guide: first, health-related symptoms, signs, or complaints, and second, basic overviews of the most common medical conditions. The symptoms guide will help you decide what the possible causes of a symptom may be and when a symptom may be serious enough to warrant medical attention. Often they symptom will lead you to one or more listings in the medical conditions portion of this site, where you may obtain further information and treatment guidelines. The information in this guide is not meant to serve as a substitute for a personal physician consultation, but if it can help you self-treat a minor illness or guide you to the right kind of doctor when appropriate, then it has served its purpose.

My Symptoms

In this section you will find some of the more common symptoms found to affect travelers in Mexico. Symptoms include summary, treatment and related medical conditions. Note: This symptoms list is not intended or designed to be construed as creating a physician-patient relationship.

Specific Medical Conditions

In this section you will find a list of specific medical conditions. Conditions are generally listed with a summary, a list of symptoms and recommended treatment.

Note: This medical condition list is not intended or designed to be construed as creating a physician-patient relationship.