Diseases
motion sickness
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Overview
Motion sickness occurs when your brain can't make sense of information sent from your eyes, ears and body. Lots of motion — in a car, airplane, boat, or even an amusement park ride — can make you feel queasy, clammy or sick to your stomach. Some people vomit.
Symptoms
- cold sweats.
- fatigue.
- dizziness.
- headache.
- irritability. inability to concentrate.
Causes
- reading while in motion.
- riding in a boat, car, bus, train or plane.
- video games and movies.
Risk factors
- family history of motion sickness.
- hormonal birth control.
- inner ear disorders.
Diagnosis
- physical exam.
- medical history.
Medicines used
Frequently asked questions
What is motion sickness?
Motion sickness occurs when your brain can't make sense of information sent from your eyes, ears and body. Lots of motion — in a car, airplane, boat, or even an amusement park ride — can make you feel queasy, clammy or sick to your stomach. Some people vomit.
What are the symptoms of motion sickness?
cold sweats., fatigue., dizziness., headache., irritability. inability to concentrate.
What causes motion sickness?
reading while in motion.; riding in a boat, car, bus, train or plane.; video games and movies.
Which medicines are used for motion sickness?
cinnarizine, cyclizine, dimenhydrinate, ginger, meclizine, meclizine-vit b6, promethazine, scopolamine
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