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What are the symptoms of motion sickness? Nausea. Headache. Vomiting. Light sensitivity. Light-headedness. Shakiness. Panic. Dizziness. Are some people more likely to have motion sickness than others?
Here are the best ways to treat and prevent motion sickness while traveling. Browse treatments from brands like Dramamine, Sea-Band and GinGins.
2. Non-medicinal options. If you find it hard to take tablets or want an extra option, there are also non-medicinal alternatives such as sea bands.
The subject of this case study reported the difficulties faced when seeking a diagnosis despite chronic symptoms. Physicians suggested the symptoms were initially caused by psychological distress and prescribed anti-anxiety medications. This patient's experience highlights the overlooked nature of this disorder and the likelihood of misdiagnoses.
Scopolamine, also known as hyoscine, [9] or Devil's Breath, [10] is a natural or synthetically produced tropane alkaloid and anticholinergic drug that is used as a medication to treat motion sickness [11] and postoperative nausea and vomiting. [12] [1] It is also sometimes used before surgery to decrease saliva. [1]
Narcosis results from breathing gases under elevated pressure, and may be classified by the principal gas involved. The noble gases, except helium and probably neon, [2] as well as nitrogen, oxygen and hydrogen cause a decrement in mental function, but their effect on psychomotor function (processes affecting the coordination of sensory or cognitive processes and motor activity) varies widely.
Fortunately, there are plenty of ways to combat seasickness.Here's how things like the type of cabin, food and even posture can influence seasickness. Scroll through above to see our top tips ...
Separation anxiety disorder (SAD) is an anxiety disorder in which an individual experiences excessive anxiety regarding separation from home and/or from people to whom the individual has a strong emotional attachment (e.g., a parent, caregiver, significant other, or siblings). Separation anxiety is a natural part of the developmental process.