Why do travelers get stomach infections/food poisoning in Hurghada and what medicine helps?
Based on 2 discussions with 3 participants · Last activity: 19 days ago
TL;DR
Stomach infections and rotavirus are common even in good Hurghada hotels, sometimes spreading from one family member to another within days. Locally made medicine like Egyptian ibuprofen (Brufen) is often described as working better than the same drug bought back home.
What the community said
A stomach bug (likely rotavirus) can spread through a family with a 1-2 day gap between cases — husband got sick first, wife two days later, child stayed fine. This can happen at any hotel regardless of rating.
23 days ago rotavirus
Many travelers notice their stomach handles food and alcohol far worse back home than in Egypt — in Hurghada they can eat almost anything without issues, but symptoms like heartburn kick in right after returning home.
28 days ago
Local ibuprofen (Brufen) bought at an Egyptian pharmacy worked fast during illness, while the same brand taken later back home had zero effect.
28 days ago Brufen