How soon do you get sick from bad ice or tap water in Nha Trang, and how bad are the symptoms?
Based on 1 discussion with 3 participants · Last activity: 11 days ago
TL;DR
Symptoms from contaminated ice or water can appear in 2-3 hours if your body has met the bacteria before, or hit overnight and last 3-4 days if it's a new strain for your system.
What the community said
One traveler explained that onset depends on the bacteria type: if your body has encountered it before, stomach issues start in 2-3 hours and pass quickly; if it's a new strain, symptoms hit at night and last a serious 3-4 days.
12 days ago 2-3 hours or 3-4 days
Another traveler said they regularly drank beverages with ice from both street stalls and cafes/restaurants, aware of the risk, but never had any issues.
12 days ago
Someone in the chat asked others about their experience with bad ice, wanting to know the typical time before symptoms start — suggesting stomach upset from ice/water is a common topic among travelers in Nha Trang.
12 days ago