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Suggest Treatment For Constant Motion Sickness
Question: Hi Doctor,
For last few weeks I travel by cab to office. Many a times I have a feeling of vomitting in cab. Initially I thought I will get use to it but now after almost a month it happens every now and then. Can you please let me know the reason and solution for same. This is runing my whole start of the day in office and I always have a suspect of vomiting.
Also let me know if any permanent solution exist for the same.
For last few weeks I travel by cab to office. Many a times I have a feeling of vomitting in cab. Initially I thought I will get use to it but now after almost a month it happens every now and then. Can you please let me know the reason and solution for same. This is runing my whole start of the day in office and I always have a suspect of vomiting.
Also let me know if any permanent solution exist for the same.
Brief Answer:
Motion sickness....
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Some individuals cannot tolerate travelling. Balancing system of the body isn't quite prepared to deal with constant motion resulting in nausea and vomiting. People experience dizziness, nausea and vomiting while traveling on road (motion sickness), in the sea (sea sickness) and in other settings. Though this is a benign and harmless condition, it does become annoying and embarrassing.
There are drugs marketed to prevent motion sickness as oral drugs and skin patches. Your local doctor will know about those drugs. You can try one of them whenever you have a long travel to make.
Besides medications, there are methods to teach the balancing system to cope up with constant motion. One of the technique I suggest is to look far beyond - horizon, into the sky / star / moon. There are other techniques used. You can also discuss about those when you consult the doctor.
Hope I am clear. Let me know if you need clarifications.
Regards
Motion sickness....
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Some individuals cannot tolerate travelling. Balancing system of the body isn't quite prepared to deal with constant motion resulting in nausea and vomiting. People experience dizziness, nausea and vomiting while traveling on road (motion sickness), in the sea (sea sickness) and in other settings. Though this is a benign and harmless condition, it does become annoying and embarrassing.
There are drugs marketed to prevent motion sickness as oral drugs and skin patches. Your local doctor will know about those drugs. You can try one of them whenever you have a long travel to make.
Besides medications, there are methods to teach the balancing system to cope up with constant motion. One of the technique I suggest is to look far beyond - horizon, into the sky / star / moon. There are other techniques used. You can also discuss about those when you consult the doctor.
Hope I am clear. Let me know if you need clarifications.
Regards
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