Motion Sickness
Motion sickness is nausea, vomiting, and related symptoms caused by repetitive angular and linear acceleration and deceleration.
What are the symptoms of motion sickness?
Motion sickness is characterized by cycles of nausea and vomiting. These episodes may be preceded by yawning, salivation, pallor, cold sweat, and sleepiness. Dizziness, headache, fatigue, and general discomfort are also common. Once nausea and vomiting develop, a person with motion sickness is typically weak and unable to concentrate.
How is it treated?
Conventional treatment includes over-the-counter anti-nausea medication, such as dimenhydrinate (e.g., DramamineŽ, TripToneŽ), and prescription medications taken orally, rectally, or worn as a patch.
Herbs that may be helpful:
Ginger may be useful for the prevention and treatment of mild to moderate cases of motion sickness.
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