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What is
Motion Sickness?
Motion sickness is when you suffer from cold sweats, nausea, and vomiting during a car, amusement
park, plane, or ship ride. It makes you feel queasy, clammy, and sick to your stomach as your
brain tries to make sense of all the movements.
The condition causes can affect anyone, but pregnant women and children are more susceptible to
it. Even though it is not a serious condition, traveling anywhere can be highly uncomfortable
for people who suffer from motion sickness, leading to a lot of anxiety and stress.
When it comes to dealing with motion sickness, medications are your best friend and can help
prevent nausea, as vomiting is one of the more common symptoms of the condition.
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Who might suffer from motion sickness?
Motion sickness is a lot more common than you'd think, affecting an estimated one in three people
with women and children around the ages of two to 12 are more prone to the condition. Still,
that doesn't mean people outside this range are any safer; the sickness can likely attack anyone
during their travels.
Some factors like family history, genetics, hereditary, birth control, hormonal imbalance, ear
disorders, migraines, pregnancy, and menstrual periods can contribute to your condition, making
the symptoms worse.
Causes of motion sickness
When you're traveling via car, plane, or ship, your brain receives signals from motion-sensing parts like your eyes, inner ears, muscles, joints, and other parts of your body.
Symptoms of motion sickness
As mentioned earlier, nausea and vomiting are some of the most common symptoms of motion sickness.
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Managing and Treating Motion Sickness
There are various ways to treat or prevent motion sickness. Some of these include antihistamines,
which can help ease the symptoms of motion sickness. However, only those that cause drowsiness
can be effective.
Oral pills or patches are also effective for preventing nausea and vomiting. These are made by
using a Scopolamine skin patch, which you can stick behind your ear for about four hours before
you travel. After three days, you can remove and apply a new patch.
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Complications of
Motion Sickness
Although motion sickness can cause nausea, most people do not have serious health issues. Some
people can't stop vomiting, and excessive vomiting can lead to low blood pressure and
dehydration.
These simple actions can help lower the likelihood of getting sick and improving your symptoms.
Some of these include: Drinking plenty of water, taking a break from your usual activities, and
using natural remedies such as ginger and peppermint. Before traveling, avoid food that can
cause stomach upset.
Avoid alcohol and cigarettes. Also, avoid smoking and direct air vents into your body. Close
your eyes and lay back to rest as you gaze at an object that's in the distance. You can use
pressure points by wearing an acupressure band.
It's important to face forward when traveling, as this can help minimize the impact of motion
sickness. For instance, if you're on a boat, you should sit in the middle of the vessel. You can
also choose a window seat in the car or on a cruise ship. Planes and trains have wing sections,
so choose a forward-facing window seat.
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certainly help reduce the symptoms and bring ease during your travels.
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Motion Sickness FAQs
Much like any other ailment, if your condition seems to worsen or obstruct your travel plans, it's best to seek medical help. Your doctor will more likely ask you to describe your symptoms and perform a physical examination, checking your eyes and ears before prescribing any treatments or medication. It's best to inform your doctor when the symptoms arise to help them diagnose your sickness further.
When trying to manage and treat your motion sickness, you have a variety of options like antihistamines that are more commonly used to treat allergies, ease motion sickness, and its symptoms. They also make you tired, so if you want to be knocked out during your flight or car ride, they're the way to go. You can also try skin patches that help reduce nausea and vomiting. The patch is generally stuck behind your ears a few hours before you travel in order to ease the symptoms. You can wear a patch for three days before swapping it for a new one. This form of medication works best for adults and can give you a dry mouth.
Motion sickness is generally harmless for most people and doesn't lead to any serious problems or complications. However, some people are more prone to excessive vomiting, which can lead to dehydration, weakness, and low blood pressure. If you find yourself nauseous and unable to control your vomiting during a flight or road trip, be sure to drink lots of water and keep yourself cool and hydrated.
For most people, medications can work wonders. However, they're the only way to treat or manage your condition. If you're looking to ease your symptoms without any heavy medication, you can try breathing in mint, lavender, and ginger scents to calm your brain and body. Avoid upsetting your stomach with sodas, alcohol, and starchy, spicy, heavy foods before you travel. During your road trip, roll your windows down and get some fresh air in order to relax your mind and enjoy nature and your traveling experience. Try to keep a distant gaze and avoid using your phone in a moving vehicle as it'll only trigger the symptoms and make you sicker. Furthermore, laying down or reclining your seat back will also help bring some ease and peace of mind.
People often assume all the seats in a car, boat, or plane are the same unless you want to stay awake and look outside the window the whole time. But when it comes to dealing with motion sickness, your seat can make and break the entire trip. For most vehicles, window seats are your best friend. But when you're on a boat or ship, choose a middle cabin or sit in the middle to experience the least amount of movement.