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Motion Sickness

WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW

Motion sickness--often called sea-, car-, or air-sickness--is an uncomfortable but minor problem that usually goes away without treatment in a day or two at most.

Causes

Travel in any type of vehicle can cause the problem. Motion disturbs the fluid in your inner ear, causing problems with your balance that can lead to stomach upset.

Signs/Symptoms

The usual symptoms include upset stomach, vomiting, headache, yawning, sweating, dizziness, fatigue, and loss of appetite.

Care

Usually, no special care is needed. Try resting with a cool towel over your eyes and forehead. It is all right to throw up if you have the urge.

WHAT YOU SHOULD DO

  • Use over-the-counter or prescription medication to prevent motion sickness. If you feel it is not helping, call your doctor.
  • To reduce the chance of an attack, the following steps may help:
    • Do not eat large meals or drink alcohol before or during travel.
    • Take frequent sips of liquids.
    • Sit in an area of the plane (near the wing) or boat with the least motion. Lie back in your seat, if possible.
    • Breathe slowly and deeply.
    • Do not read or watch the horizon, especially in rough weather.
    • Try to stay away from areas where people are smoking, if possible.

Call Your Doctor If...

  • You are throwing up a lot and your medicine is not helping.
  • You have been throwing up and feel dizzy or faint; cannot drink or are very thirsty; have not urinated in 8 hours or have dark yellow urine; and have very dry skin. These are signs that your body has lost too much water and has become dehydrated.
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