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Learn more about Motion sickness

Content updated on Nov 2, 2022

What is motion sickness?

People with motion sickness feel dizzy, lightheaded and/or nauseous when traveling -- either by vehicles or theme park rides. Motion sickness occurs when the brain can't make sense of information sent by the eyes, ears and body. Anyone can be affected, but 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 that it helps to choose seats where they feel less motion sickness and to avoid reading/using electronic devices while traveling. Eating lightly, avoiding strong odors and smokers can help. A doctor may prescribe medications that can help.

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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.

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  • 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.

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Scott Nass, MD, MPA, FAAFP, AAHIVS (GP / Family doctor)

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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