Question 1

what is motion sickness?

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Nausea: Due to being on a boat, in a car, or in an airplane.

Question 2

what causes motion sickness?

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Motion sickness: One theory is that it functions as defense mechanism against neurotoxins. The area postrema in the brain is responsible for inducing vomiting when poisons are detected, &amp; for resolving conflict between vision &amp; balance. When feeling motion but not seeing it, the inner ear transmits to the brain that it senses motion, but the eyes tell the brain that everything is still, hence brain responds by vo.

Question 3

what can stop motion sickness?

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Motion sickness: acupuncture and acupressure are two good options.

Question 4

do motion sickness drugs work?

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Yes: Scopolamine patches are fairly effective, but work best if applied the night before travel.  All drugs in this class share side effects of dry mouth, constipation, and sedation.  They may also potentiate the effects of alcohol or other sedating drugs.  Check with your doctor for interactions with any other medications you are taking or other underlying medical conditions.

Question 5

what does motion sickness mean?

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Nausea: Due to being on a boat, in a car, or in an airplane.

Question 6

can movies cause motion sickness?

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Yes: Jerky frame movements, rapidly flashing lights, fast action (like car chases), and movements like roller coaster or falling sequences can cause motion sickness in some people, especially if the visual takes up more & more of your field of vision in which you lose your fixed frames of reference and so your brain is confused about position and gravity.

Question 7

what works to cure motion sickness?

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Motion sickness: Some techniques include looking straight in the direction of the travel when in a car & if night-time close your eyes or nap, chew gum, fresh cool air, wearing a special eyewear called viban, & medications such as dramamine (dimenhydrinate) & meclizine, scopolamine transdermal patch, promethazine, ginger as crystals or tea.

Question 8

is motion sickness really an illness?

Accepted Answer

Motion sickness: Simple motion sickness from that from a boat or automobile ride is not an illness.  However motion sickness e.g. Can occur from illness of the inner ear, eyes, or the brain and motion sickness would then be classified as an illness or symptom of an illness.

Question 9

how long can motion sickness last for?

Accepted Answer

Short: If it is true motion sickness it should only be short period of time.

Question 10

can video games cause motion sickness?

Accepted Answer

Motion sickness: Yes certain video games can cause motion sickness in suseptable persons.

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