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What is motion
sickness?
- Motion sickness (also known as car sickness, sea sickness, air sickness)
occurs when two "motion messages" to the brain conflict. One
"motion message" comes from the inner ear that controls balance and
another "motion message" comes from the eyes. During changes in
position caused by travel, these two "motion messages" conflict
thereby causing motion sickness.
- Motion sickness is usually caused by riding
in a car, boat, airplane or any other passive locomotion.
- Motion sickness can also be caused by motion in the visual surroundings
while standing still (viewing a large screen movie that contains significant
motion).
Symptoms of motion
sickness may include:
- dizziness
- nausea and occasionally vomiting
- fatigue
- pallor (loss of color)
Treatment and
prevention of motion sickness
- Prevention may
be accomplished by facing forward and looking outside a car, ship, plane, etc.
- Staying busy and occupied with an activity that distracts the mind from the
swaying environment may help.
- Gazing at some distant fixed object like the horizon as soon as queasiness
sets in may help.
- Alcohol, smoking and greasy foods should be avoided.
- Reading
should be avoided while in motion.
- Some fresh air on the open deck of a ship or seeking areas of lesser
movement on the ship may help reduce symptoms.
- Cold compresses may be applied to the eyes and neck.
- Several non-prescription products are available for the prevention of
motion sickness. (Specific products may be recommended by a physician or
pharmacist.)
- If recommended, medication should be taken 1 to 2 hours before travel.
- Stronger motion sickness medications may be prescribed by a physician if
necessary.
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