‘It was a sick party’: Channing Tatum and Zoe Kravitz recount pool incident in Mexico and it’s a cautionary tale for all travelers

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Channing Tatum and Zoe Kravitz are doing press for their movie Blink Twice, which was released in theaters in the United States on August 23, 2024. The film, which was written and directed by Kravitz (her directorial debut) and stars Tatum, is a psychological thriller and was shot on location in Mexico.

Zoe Kravitz and Channing Tatum recount Mexico pool story.
While talking to Buzzfeed, the engaged couple shared a story about a party gone … wrong.

“Remember we had that party, Chan, and you and Simon were both wrestling in the pool, and then you guys swallowed pool water. But we are in Mexico. And you were puking.”

“For 12 hours, I couldn’t leave the bathroom,” said Tatum. “The doctor had to come and give me a shot in the butt to make it all okay.”

“It was a sick party,” Kravitz said.

Sick is right. And as usual, the internet weighed in:

Bennettgary: Nothing to do with the tequila and the shrimp tacos

cherylspersonalacct: And y’all were laughing at Charlotte from sex and the city for only eating pudding cups from Poughkeepsie.

kawehimahuiki: And that’s on montezumas revenge

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While Tatum did not specify exactly what his diagnosis was, it’s quite possible that it was traveler’s diarrhea or Montezuma’s Revenge, as mentioned by multiple people in the video’s comments section.

According to WebMD, “traveler’s diarrhea is an intestinal infection that happens when you eat or drink contaminated food or water. You can get traveler’s diarrhea anywhere, but you’re more likely to get it when you travel to places that have very different foods, climates, and cleaning practices than your home country. This is often in places such as Central and South America, Southeast Asia, and parts of Africa.”

The Mayo Clinic says that fortunately, traveler’s diarrhea usually isn’t serious in most people, just unpleasant. They say, “to reduce your risk of traveler’s diarrhea, be careful about what you eat and drink while traveling. If you do develop traveler’s diarrhea, chances are it will go away without treatment. However, it’s a good idea to have doctor-approved medicines with you when you travel to high-risk areas. This way, you’ll be prepared in case diarrhea gets severe or won’t go away.”

If you get sick while you’re traveling and you’re not sure if it’s traveler’s diarrhea, here are the symptoms to look out for:
-Fever
-Nausea and vomiting
-Urgent, frequent bowel movements
-Abdominal pain and cramping

The Cleveland Clinic says that “symptoms typically appear within six to 24 hours after a bacterial or viral infection. It may take one to three weeks for signs of an intestinal parasite infection to show up. This may explain traveler’s diarrhea that occurs a week or more after returning home. Symptoms are usually mild. You may have traveler’s diarrhea if you experience three or more loose stools within 24 hours.”

Rapid loss of fluids through vomiting and diarrhea can lead to dehydration so it’s important to rest and stay hydrated. If necessary, sports drinks like Gatorade can help to replenish lost electrolytes.

A doctor will be best able to diagnose what specifically ails you but, as unpleasant as it is to think about, this is a good reminder to always travel with things that can help in this type of situation like Pepto Bismol and Imodium.

If you prefer a more natural approach, the Cleveland Clinic says, “natural antibiotics like oil of oregano and extract of echinacea with goldenseal can kill many pathogens, possibly the one infecting you. It’s difficult to tell how much they help with traveler’s diarrhea because the infection is usually brief anyway. These medicines may work best when used preventatively. But consult your healthcare provider first to make sure they’re safe for you.”

But of course, as the saying goes, an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure so to prevent you and your loved ones from even getting traveler’s diarrhea in the first place, follow these guidelines. They don’t guarantee you won’t get sick but can go a long way:

1. Wash your hands frequently, especially before eating.
2. Always have an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with you to clean your hands after touching high-touchpoints like door handles and communal serving utensils at a buffet.
3. Only drink canned and bottled beverages. Avoid swallowing any water that’s not bottled, including pool and shower water. You may even want to brush your teeth with bottled water and avoid ice cubes in your beverages, which may be made from tap water.
4. Avoid raw, pre-cut fruits and veggies unless you are able to wash them (with bottled water) and peel and cut them yourself.
5. Choose hot, well-cooked foods over cold and raw foods.

Be sure to consult your doctor before taking any medication (natural, over-the-counter and prescription) to make sure it’s safe for you and stay safe out there!

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