BY Ufuosuo Da-Clarke
Travelling is one activity that several people enjoy and look forward to. Every day, whether for fun, business purposes, family re-union, people travel from one city or town to another. Some love travelling but do not do it so often because they experience what is called motion sickness.
Motion sickness is a sick feeling you get when travelling. Whether travelling by road (car sickness), railway, water (sea sickness) or air, motion sickness visits its victims without prior notice. It also occurs during a roller coaster ride, on a swing or any other activity that involves motion. It is not a communicable sickness.
It displays itself in several symptoms such as irritation, dizziness, headache, weakness and even vomiting during trips. It is most common in children but it affects adults too. Two types of motion sicknesses are experienced. The most common one is caused by the conflicting messages from the sensory systems: the inner ear, eyes, skin and the joint sensory receptors received by the central nervous system (CNS). In other words, when the eyes do not see the same type of movement that the body experiences. It can be worsened by foul smells e.g. smell of fuel.
The second one is called “reverse motion sickness”. Some quick tips to help those experiencing motion sickness:
Motion sickness generally occurs in mild cases and can be self-remedied. A physician should be consulted for further advice if symptoms persist. Now you can plan for that fun fare, go on that travel tour, take that roller coaster ride and do so without dread or fear of motion sickness.
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