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Scott Nass, MD, MPA, FAAFP, AAHIVS (Primary Care Physician)

Dr. Nass received dual medical degrees from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and Charles R. Drew University in Medicine and Science. He completed Family Medicine residency at Ventura County Medical Center with subsequent fellowships at Ventura, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, George Washington University, and University of California-Irvine. He holds faculty appointments at Keck School of Medicine of USC, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, and Western University of Health Sciences.

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Content updated on Nov 2, 2022

What is motion sickness?

Individuals with motion sickness experience dizziness, lightheadedness, and/or nausea while traveling, either by vehicle or on theme park rides. This condition occurs when the brain cannot process the information received from the eyes, ears, and body. Anyone can be affected, but it is more common in children and pregnant women.

Symptoms of motion sickness

  • Nausea or vomiting

  • Vomiting during a similar situation

  • Dizziness

Questions your doctor may ask to check for motion sickness

Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose motion sickness

  • Do you have nausea or vomiting?

  • Do you vomit when you think of when you had vomited before?

  • Are you feeling dizzy right now?

Treatment for motion sickness

Some people find it helpful to choose seats where they experience less motion sickness and to avoid reading or using electronic devices while traveling. Eating light meals, avoiding strong smells, and staying away from smokers can help. A doctor may prescribe medications that can help.

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  • Nausea or vomiting

  • Dizziness

References

  • Golding JF. Motion sickness. Handb Clin Neurol. 2016;137:371-90. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-444-63437-5.00027-3. PMID: 27638085.

    https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/B9780444634375000273?via%3Dihub

  • Zhang LL, Wang JQ, Qi RR, Pan LL, Li M, Cai YL. Motion Sickness: Current Knowledge and Recent Advance. CNS Neurosci Ther. 2016 Jan;22(1):15-24. doi: 10.1111/cns.12468. Epub 2015 Oct 9. PMID: 26452639; PMCID: PMC6492910.

    https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/cns.12468

  • Bronstein AM, Golding JF, Gresty MA. Visual Vertigo, Motion Sickness, and Disorientation in Vehicles. Semin Neurol. 2020 Feb;40(1):116-129. doi: 10.1055/s-0040-1701653. Epub 2020 Feb 11. PMID: 32045940.

    https://www.thieme-connect.de/products/ejournals/abstract/10.1055/s-0040-1701653

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Scott Nass, MD, MPA, FAAFP, AAHIVS

Scott Nass, MD, MPA, FAAFP, AAHIVS (Primary Care Physician)

Dr. Nass received dual medical degrees from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and Charles R. Drew University in Medicine and Science. He completed Family Medicine residency at Ventura County Medical Center with subsequent fellowships at Ventura, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, George Washington University, and University of California-Irvine. He holds faculty appointments at Keck School of Medicine of USC, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, and Western University of Health Sciences.

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