Medical Guide
Signs and Symptoms
We designed this Specialized Medical Guide on the most common conditions among travelers, frequent symptoms and signs, to help you quickly identify what you feel and know when it is essential to seek professional evaluation.
If you experience any of the signs of urgent care described, do not postpone your immediate evaluation.
We offer a home medical service that will provide you with professional care directly in the comfort and privacy of your hotel.
General Health
Main symptoms :
Frequent, liquid bowel movements,
Abdominal cramps or colic,
Nausea,
Gases and
Feeling of urgency to go to the bathroom.
🚨 Seek urgent attention if you notice:
Presence of blood in the stool,
Fever above 39°C,
Repeated vomiting that prevents fluid retention, or
Signs of severe dehydration (dry mouth, dizziness when standing up).
What is it? It is a very common digestive tract disorder when visiting new destinations, usually caused by consuming food or water with bacteria that the body is not used to.
Main symptoms :
Throbbing headache,
Dizziness,
Extreme fatigue with minimal effort,
Upset stomach and
Difficulty sleeping.
🚨 Seek urgent attention if you notice:
Mental confusion,
Inability to walk in a straight line,
Difficulty breathing even at complete rest, or
Cough with frothy or pink phlegm.
What is it?
A set of physical discomforts that occur when your body does not have enough time to adapt to the lower amount of oxygen at high altitudes (generally above 2,500 meters).
Main symptoms :
Nasal congestion or runny nose,
Sore throat when swallowing,
Persistent cough,
Fatigue and
Mild to moderate fever.
🚨 Seek urgent attention if you notice:
Real difficulty breathing,
Oppressive pain in the chest,
Whistling sounds when inhaling,
High fever that does not go down with common medications.
What is it?
Conditions that affect the nose, throat or lungs (such as flu, colds or bronchitis), mainly caused by viruses or bacteria acquired through changes in climate or transit in airports.
Main symptoms :
Intense and constant stomach pain,
Total loss of appetite,
vomiting,
chills and
Muscle weakness.
🚨 Seek urgent attention if you notice:
Complete inability to drink liquids for more than 24 hours,
Unbearable abdominal pain (that prevents you from standing up straight), or
Episodes of mental confusion.
What is it?
Inflammation of the stomach and intestines caused by viruses, bacteria (such as Salmonella), or parasites. It is more severe than common traveler's diarrhea.
Main symptoms :
Intense burning sensation when urinating,
A constant and urgent need to go to the bathroom (even to urinate very little), and
Urine that is cloudy in appearance or has a strong odor.
🚨 Seek urgent attention if you notice:
Sharp pain in the lower back (kidney area),
Fever with chills,
Nausea, or
Presence of blood in the urine.
What is it?
A proliferation of bacteria in the urinary system (most commonly in the bladder). Factors such as dehydration or holding in the urge to urinate during long journeys can trigger it.
Main symptoms :
Noticeable redness,
Constant itching,
Sensation of having "sand" in the eye,
tearing and
Secretions (eye crust).
🚨 Seek urgent attention if you notice:
Acute eye pain,
Extreme sensitivity to light (photophobia),
Blurred vision that does not improve when blinking, or
Sudden loss of vision.
What is it?
Inflammation of the membrane of the eye (conjunctivitis) or other eye structures, caused by viruses, bacteria, allergies, or exposure to irritants (such as chlorine in swimming pools or sand).
What is it?
Invasion of bacteria or fungi into the layers of the skin, often facilitated by small wounds, scrapes, bites, scratches, or high humidity.
Main symptoms :
Localized redness,
Swelling,
Sensitivity,
The area feels warmer than the rest of the body and
Appearance of pus
🚨 Seek urgent attention if you notice:
The red zone expands rapidly within hours,
Appearance of red lines that extend away from the wound, or
If the infection is accompanied by fever.
Main symptoms :
Immediate local swelling,
Redness,
Annoying itching and
Mild pain or burning sensation in the exact location.
🚨 Seek urgent attention if you notice:
Difficulty breathing or swallowing,
Swelling in the face, lips or throat (signs of severe allergy),
Intense dizziness, or
If it is a bite from a stray/wild animal.
What is it?
The body's reaction to toxins injected by insects (mosquitoes, bees, spiders) or tissue damage caused by animal bites.
Main symptoms :
Sharp pain when moving or putting weight on the joint (such as the ankle or knee),
Rapid swelling,
Appearance of bruises and
Rigidity.
🚨 Seek urgent attention if you notice:
An obvious deformity in the bone or joint,
Unbearable pain upon touch,
Numbness in the area, or
Absolute inability to move the limb.
What is it?
Injuries to ligaments (sprains), muscles or joints, usually caused by a misstep on excursions, falls or physical overexertion.
Sexual Health
Main symptoms :
Unusual secretions,
Irritation in the genital area,
Appearance of sores,
Warts or pimples, and
Burning sensation when urinating.
🚨 Seek urgent attention if you notice:
Severe and unusual pelvic pain,
Sudden fever accompanying local symptoms, or
Bleeding outside of the menstrual period.
What is it?
Infections transmitted through bacteria, viruses, or parasites during unprotected intimate contact.
Main symptoms :
Intense itching,
Superficial irritation,
Discharge with altered color or odor, and
Mild discomfort during sexual intercourse.
🚨 Seek urgent attention if you notice:
Severe or sharp lower abdominal pain,
High fever, extreme pain when urinating, or
Purulent secretions.
What is it?
Conditions involving the genital and urinary tract, such as candidiasis (fungus) or vaginosis, can be triggered by extreme heat, wet clothing, or changes in pH.
Mental Health
Main symptoms :
Uncontrollable nervousness,
Shallow and rapid breathing,
Excessive sweating,
Tremors, and
A feeling that something terrible is going to happen.
🚨 Seek urgent attention if you notice:
Oppressive chest pain that radiates to the arm or jaw,
Severe feeling of suffocation, or
If panic prevents you from moving or making decisions for yourself.
What is it?
A sudden and intense episode of fear or panic triggered by prolonged stress, phobias (such as fear of flying) or physical exhaustion, without any real danger.
Main symptoms :
Difficulty falling asleep,
Frequent awakenings in the early hours of the morning,
Extreme daytime fatigue,
irritability and
Difficulty concentrating.
🚨 Seek urgent attention if you notice:
That prolonged sleep deprivation begins to cause severe disorientation, hallucinations, or
Worrying memory loss.
What is it?
The inability to fall asleep or stay asleep throughout the night. When traveling, this is often strongly linked to jet lag (time zone change) and the stress of the journey.
Main symptoms :
A constant feeling of emptiness,
Complete loss of interest in the trip or in leaving the room,
Extreme isolation,
Crying for no apparent reason and
Mental exhaustion.
🚨 Seek urgent attention if you notice:
Recurring thoughts of harming yourself, total disconnection from reality, or
Complete inability to perform basic tasks such as eating or drinking liquids for days.
What is it?
Episodes of deep sadness, apathy, or hopelessness that may arise or worsen during a trip, affecting the ability to enjoy the experience.
Enfermedades Crónicas
What is it?
A dangerous rise in blood pressure. Travel stress, drastic changes in diet, or lack of regular medication can trigger it.
Main symptoms :
It is often silent,
But in a severe episode it can cause oppressive headaches in the back of the neck.
Ringing in the ears, dizziness and
Nosebleeds.
🚨 Seek urgent attention if you notice:
Sudden headache (the worst of your life),
Blurred or double vision,
Chest pain or pressure,
Difficulty speaking or
Weakness in one half of the body.
Main symptoms :
Uncontrollable thirst,
Constant need to urinate,
Intense fatigue,
Blurred vision,
Cold sweats or
Sudden tremors.
🚨 Seek urgent attention if you notice:
Breath with a strong odor of fruit or acetone,
Very rapid and labored breathing,
Persistent nausea,
Severe confusion or
Loss of consciousness.
What is it?
A serious alteration in blood glucose (sugar) levels, either because they rise too high (hyperglycemia) or drop dangerously low (hypoglycemia), common due to changes in schedule and diet when traveling.
Prescription Management and Drug Supply
We guarantee the continuity of your care without interruption.
We evaluate and renew your usual medical prescriptions so that you do not miss your basic treatment, and we provide directly to your room the medications necessary for any new diagnosis issued during our clinical evaluation.