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For some, driving by car or train, boating or flying is a nightmare. The reason is kinetosis, colloquially known as motion sickness. It is accompanied by nausea and vomiting, as well as dizziness and headaches. It happens that patients turn pale and sweat excessively. Other symptoms include profuse salivation, drowsiness, fatigue, sometimes even heart rhythm disturbances and general discomfort.
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1/ 8 Where does it come from?
The disorder causes excessive stimulation of the labyrinth – an organ in the inner ear. It is the labyrinth that receives information about the position of the body, whether we are in motion or at rest, and sends it to the brain. If we are driving a car, the labyrinth sends a signal to the brain that we are standing still, and the eyes at the same time send the information to the brain that we are moving. The body is sometimes unable to connect this information from different senses. Information chaos develops there. This triggers defensive reactions, or symptoms of motion sickness. Read more: Bothersome labyrinth errors
2/ 8 No matter what you move on
Motion sickness occurs when traveling with almost any mechanical means of transport – ailments can be caused not only by a car, but also by an airplane, boat, and even an elevator. Read more: Bothersome labyrinth errors
3/ 8 This is the cause of chaos in the labyrinth
The nausea is aggravated when the road is steered, the ship rocks, and the plane changes altitude or direction. Changes in location cause information chaos in the labyrinth. Read more: Bothersome labyrinth errors
4/ 8 In the right place
The place you occupy is important. Many people are better able to travel if they are in the front of the car. In the bus, train, seat facing the direction of travel and in the center of the car or coach – as far away from the axis of the wheels as possible. Many people find it helpful to do something while traveling, but popular reading sometimes only aggravates the ailments. Read more: Bothersome labyrinth errors
5/ 8 Most often it bothers children
Motion sickness often affects children, but many grow out of it around the age of 15. Read more: Bothersome labyrinth errors
6/ 8 Breaks in travel are important
When it gets uncomfortable, take some air. So stops are needed – even a few minutes. If it is impossible – you have to close your eyes – the labyrinth will find itself in space easier and the nausea will disappear. Read more: Bothersome labyrinth errors
It is better to eat only a light, dairy-free meal before departure. It is better not to drink soda on the way. Read more: Bothersome labyrinth errors
8/ 8 Medication will help
There are many pharmacological agents on the market to alleviate the symptoms of motion sickness. You can get them not only in pharmacies, but also at gas stations. Some of them, however, have side effects such as sleepiness or low blood pressure. Read more: Bothersome labyrinth errors