Wellness & medical
What should I do if I get Bali belly?
Rest, hydrate with bottled water and electrolytes, eat plain food, and see a clinic if you have fever or it lasts more than two or three days.
Bali belly — traveller's diarrhoea — is the most common health hiccup on the island, and most cases pass in a day or two.
Look after yourself
- Drink only bottled or properly filtered water, and skip ice in very small warungs
- Oral rehydration salts from any pharmacy (apotek) are your best friend
- Eat plain rice, toast and bananas until your stomach settles
When to see a doctor
Fever, blood, or symptoms lasting beyond two or three days mean it is time for a clinic. International-standard clinics in Canggu, Seminyak, Ubud and Sanur are used to exactly this and visits are affordable.
Written by Sistays teamLast updated 8 September 2026
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