Motion sickness is a unpleasant condition that occurs when person are subjected to motion or the perception of motion.
- Travel
- Sea
- Space
- Cyber
CAUSE - While in motion there is a conflict in stimulus perceived by the vestibular (ear) , visual and proprioceptive receptor.
It is more common in females specially pregnant ladies , children between the age group of 3-12yrs and in people who have previously experienced motion sickness.
SYMPTOMS :-
- Nausea/
- vomiting
- vertigo
- Malaise ( generalised weakness)
- Drowsiness
- Fatigue
- Irritability
- Fullness / discomfort in the stomach
- Excessive sweating
- Yawning etc....
Prevention is more effective than trying to cure symptoms once they have started.
- Select a vehicle that produces minimum amount of motion.
- Select the most stable portion on the vessel ( front or midline)
- Have a head support and avoid neck twisting
- Face forward or in line with the direction of motion
- Avoid close work , reading , watching a video
- Avoid the smell of noxious stimuli like smell of diesal or petrol.
- Eat light bland or soft diet
- Avoid alcohol and nicotine
- Ginger is considered to be helpful both in prevention and treatment.
- Discussing the symptoms of motion sickness further increases the chances of symptoms.
People who slowly acclimatize or habituate to the motion stimuli have less symptoms.
MEDICATION :-
- Scopoline can be used as a transdermal patch (behind the ear). It should be used 4hrs before starting the journey.It works for 72hrs.
- Scopoline tablets are also avalailable and should be taken 1hr before departure
- Anthistaminics such as Avomine ( promethazine), cyclizine , cinnarizine which are available over the counter can be used a couple of hours before travelling.
These measures will surely enable you to have a symptom free journey.
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