Called the doctor to get the results of my stool sample, and I almost started laughing on the phone. I have bacterial dysentery. It's like The Oregon Trail, but it's in India and I'm not a pioneer. Dysentery can be fatal, apparently. According to Wikipedia, "The causative organism is frequently found in water polluted with human feces, and is transmitted via the fecal-oral route." Wikipedia is also saying that the onset time is 12-96 hours, so it's definitely something that I contracted in India.
But seriously. Dysentery?
I'm glad you got a quick diagnosis, at least. I got severe food poisoning when I was in Korea once and I was bedridden for two days and almost missed my flight home. I didn't think it would happen since the water wasn't particularly bad, but you never know when you travel abroad I guess. Stay hydrated and feel better! I look forward to reading about more of your adventures. -min
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