Ask the Doctor Dr Jules Eden (MBBs BSc MRCGP) from e-med answers frequently asked travel health questions. e-med are a London, UK based medical service providing email health consultations with UK based Doctors for travellers abroad. They also offer comprehensive pre-diving medicals and remote diving medical advice. Learn more about e-med

	This weeks highlighted question... Is there a good alternative to standard antimalarial medication? I visited Ghana for the first time last year and had the most memorable trip of my life. For various reasons I want to go back soon, but I have a little problem that I hope you can assist me with, medication! I am not in favour of taking medication in any form and my experience with the tablets I took as a precaution against malaria was disastrous - I was constipated for most of my trip. Do you have an alternative? I heard about citronella soap but I guess that is not enough protection. Please advise as I would like to return to that beautiful country soon. Read the answer to this question

	Previously answered questions... Should I be inoculated against the West Nile Virus in the Boston region?   Why wasn't I warned about encephalitis before travelling to Hungary?   Should I be vaccinated against Hepatitis A if travelling to Egypt?   Is it okay to dive whilst taking Mefloquine (Lariam)?   Having visited Venezuala, why can't I donate blood?   What is bilharzia? Is it safe to swim in Lake Malawi?