![]() If your child goes to sleep, all the better. Here is some care advice that should help.In the future, take a special medicine ahead of time to prevent it.It is not related to emotional problems or any physical disease.Caused by increased sensitivity of the inner ear.Motion sickness is a common normal reaction that occurs in 25% of people.What You Should Know About Motion Sickness:. ![]() Motion sickness symptoms are often worse in children.The child cannot control it with will power. It is not related to emotional problems.Strongly genetic: If one parent has it, 50% of the children will have it.Under extreme conditions (e.g., high seas) over 90% of people have symptoms. As a car passenger driving on winding roads, 25% of people will have symptoms.The cause is a sensitive center in the inner ear. ![]() Also seen during travel by train, aircraft and even car. The Tilt-a-whirl is a good example of a ride to avoid. Fun-park rides that spin or whirl are some of the main causes. Sea sickness or amusement park sickness are the most common types. Symptoms are mainly triggered by motion.After age 12, the main symptom is nausea (feeling sick to the stomach).Before age 6, the main symptom is dizziness and the need to lie down.Dizziness or nausea from spinning or rolling motions.If your child regularly suffers from motion sickness, make sure you have a container, plastic bags and wipes handy, and take a break to give them fresh air if they are feeling unwell. It is better to eat a few plain crackers or drink a clear, fizzy drink to relieve the symptoms. If you have motion sickness and you already feel nauseous, medications are not likely to help. If you are going to take medication, you should do so before you travel. It is important to speak to a pharmacist or doctor for advice, particularly for children, if you are taking other medications, or if you are pregnant. There might be other side effects, such as making you drowsy. You can take certain over-the-counter medications just before travel to prevent motion sickness, such as antihistamines or antiemetics (medications to preventing vomiting). Ginger, peppermint and acupressure wrist bands might also be helpful.Avoid smells that you know make you nauseous.Eat lightly before the trip and avoid heavy food and alcohol.In a car or bus, sit at the front if flying, sit over the airplane wing. Depending on the vehicle, sit facing forward and in a seat where it will be less bumpy. Lay down if you can or sit in a stable position using a headrest.Look outside the vehicle instead of reading or looking at a screen, for example, look out the window, or focus on the horizon if travelling in a boat. ![]() The best treatment for motion sickness is prevention, and there are many things you can do while travelling in a moving vehicle. But you can also feel the after-effects for a few hours or a few days before fully recovering. You might feel better after vomiting, and symptoms will generally end once you get out of the vehicle. After a few days of exposure to the motion, you will likely adapt. Testing is not required for diagnosis of motion sickness since you will probably know if you are experiencing it. How is motion sickness treated and prevented? Print, download, share or embed this holiday tips infographic. ![]()
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