Channing Tatum’s pool water incident in Mexico results in 12-hour bathroom ordeal
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: During a conversation with Buzzfeed, Channing Tatum opened up about an unexpected and unpleasant ordeal he faced while in Mexico.
The actor recounted spending an entire day confined to the bathroom after accidentally swallowing contaminated pool water at a party.
Channing Tatum reveals harrowing experience after swallowing pool water in Mexico
Tatum and his fiancee, Zoe Kravitz, were promoting their psychological thriller 'Blink Twice', which was filmed in Mexico. Kravitz, who directed the film, reminisced about the incident with Tatum and their costar Simon Rex.
“Remember we had that party, Chan, and you and Simon were both wrestling in the pool, and then you guys swallowed pool water?” Kravitz said. “But we are in Mexico. And you were puking.”
Tatum, looking visibly pained, confirmed the severity of the situation. “For 12 hours,” he said, “I couldn’t leave the bathroom.” He added, “The doctor had to come and give me a shot in the butt to make it all okay.” Tatum described the incident as a "sick party."
According to the University of Indiana, this condition often results from consuming contaminated food or water and leads to symptoms such as diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting. Travel guides like Fodor advise against drinking tap water in Mexico, as it is generally not safe and is commonly avoided by locals.
While the specifics of Tatum's treatment are unclear, the “shot in the butt” likely involved medication to alleviate nausea or vomiting.
The Mayo Clinic notes that such medications can be effective, and antibiotics may be prescribed if symptoms are severe or persistent.
Channing Tatum’s 12-hour bathroom crisis after swallowing pool water in Mexico captivates Internet
Channing Tatum’s recent account of a 12-hour ordeal in the bathroom has garnered considerable online attention. The actor disclosed that his troubles started after he accidentally swallowed pool water at a party in Mexico, which led to severe symptoms requiring medical treatment.
The story prompted various reactions from users across social media platforms. One user expressed surprise at the severity of the situation, commenting, “Eeek. I’m surprised he didn’t end up in a hospital. Never EVER drink pool water anywhere and definitely don’t drink the water in Mexico. I remember once drinking water in Colombia and lost 20 lbs in 2 weeks. Had to get a shot to kill the tapeworm in my body.” [sic]
Another user critiqued the advice surrounding travel water safety, writing, “All the comments telling him that he shouldn’t drink tap water in certain countries, as if he took a straw and sipped out of the pool or something obviously he accidentally swallowed some water while swimming. Although, I’m surprised that chlorine in the pool didn’t kill off whatever it was that made him sick. Must have been something that wasn’t affected by it?”
A third user added, “Hoy! I'm sure it doesn't matter what country he swallowed pool water from, it just wouldn't be safe! Also, it's hard to think of a situation where you accidentally swallow water unless you really can't swim so well.”
Another wrote, “Swallowing pool water in any part of the world is a bad idea.”
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