Motion Sickness
Motion sickness is a condition that occurs when the brain cannot process correctly the motion signals sent from the sensory systems, which include the ears, eyes, muscle joints, and nerves. If riding an airplane, boat, car, or amusements rides can make a person feel dizzy or want to vomit, it’s already considered motion sickness. Some referred to it as being “carsick” or “seasick.”
Factors that increase the chance of experiencing motion sickness include genetics, inner ear disorder, migraines, birth control, menstrual period, and pregnancy. The condition doesn’t usually cause any severe health problems. In rare cases, people vomit too much, leading to dehydration and hypotension.
Motion sickness symptoms subside four hours after experiencing the motion or as soon as they set foot on the ground. Call a health provider when an individual experiences persistent dizziness, motion sickness symptoms, even if it doesn’t involve moving, and dehydration.
