Whether by car, at sea, by train, or even by plane, it is not impossible to suffer from motion sickness, also called motion sickness. The cause: too much stimulation of the parts of the inner ear that help to keep balance, as can happen with excessive movement. It’s also possible that motion sensors, like the eyes, send conflicting information to the brain.
“For example, motion sickness frequently occurs during a boat trip when there is roll and pitch, as people stare at an object that is not moving, such as a wall. In this situation, the roll and pitch do not match the absence of wall movement “, explains the medicine book Manuel MSD.
Symptoms ranging from nausea to vomiting
Usually, symptoms come on suddenly: they range from nausea and vomiting to a feeling of abdominal discomfort. It is also possible to have cold sweats, dizziness, and headaches, while seeing your face turn pale. Finally, a person suffering from motion sickness may experience drowsiness or even fatigue, and have difficulty concentrating.
In some cases, prolonged vomiting can cause a drop in blood pressure and dehydration. No matter how severe the symptoms are, they gradually go away when movement stops or the person with motion sickness leaves the vehicle. On the other hand, during long trips, especially by boat, you usually get used to movement and motion sickness disappears.
A predisposition in women and children from 2 to 12 years old
While some people are more prone to motion sickness than others, such as women and children aged 2 to 12, it is possible to act against motion sickness by reducing the perception of movement. It is about sleeping, not reading, sitting in the direction of travel in a reclined position, keeping your head and body as still as possible and fixing your gaze on an object in the distance.
Furthermore, everyone can reduce their susceptibility to developing motion sickness. This includes breathing fresh air while opening a window, not consuming alcoholic beverages, eating small amounts of low-fat, spice-free foods and starches, or refraining from consuming alcohol. food with a strong odor or strong taste. Finally, before leaving on a trip, it is possible to ask your doctor to be prescribed a medication.
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