What is Bali belly? Tourist was hospitalized after drinking water from bacteria-infested pool
BALI, INDONESIA: A visitor from Australia got creative with a picture prank, but it almost cost him his life. Isaac Power's photoshoot went horribly wrong when it resulted in him requiring immediate emergency treatment.
Isaac was in Indonesia's Bali when he made the decision to pose for a picture. He appears to be sipping water from a hose in a photo posted to the Facebook page Bali Bogans, which is devoted to Australian tourists visiting Bali. His rental villa's poolside has a sculpture with a tube dangling from above. The statue and the pipe are situated in such a way that it gives the impression of the figurine pouring water into his mouth.
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A second image of the tourist receiving hospital treatment was released after the first. The second photo was captioned, "Shout-out (to) doctor Ari, he’s still alive." Though the cause of Isaac's illness is unknown, Facebook users have a good idea of what it could be. A user commented, "Good old Bali belly it’s def an experience, that’s for sure." A second wrote, "Must be a first-time rookie drinking that Bali water." A third added, "OMG you drank that ha... I guess we all go through it." Another said, "All fun and games until you s**t yourself."
According to The Daily Telegraph, "Dr Ari," a group of traveling doctors who assist sick visitors, restored Isaac's health. An Adelaide resident described her personal experience, claiming that after consuming only a tiny bit of pool water, her kid became viciously unwell for days. The lady said, "It was sad to watch. Dr said bacteria from the pool had done it… A few days later, our pool was green."
Bali belly is brought on by ingesting food or liquid that contains germs like viruses or bacteria. Contaminated water is a persistent cause of this disease and therefore can cause a variety of symptoms, including nausea, diarrhea, cramps, and pains.
According to Cover More, "If you are still experiencing symptoms after a few days, consider booking an appointment to see a medical professional." Additionally, they stated that anybody who experiences blood or phlegm in their vomit, a rising temperature, and substantial stomach aches is advised to see a physician right away. On the website, a variety of precautions are recommended to prevent contracting the disease, such as only consuming packaged or deionized water when visiting the place.