What is motion sickness?
What we call motion sickness in daily life is called "in medicine".Motion sicknessIt refers to the acute syndrome of dizziness, nausea, vomiting, fatigue, cold sweat when the body is stimulated by abnormal movement, and in severe cases, it can lead to shock. Depending on the reason,Motion sickness can be divided into motion sickness, seasickness, airsickness, etc。Clinically, according to the severity of the symptoms of motion sickness, it is divided into:Light, medium, heavyType 3, mild patients only have pharyngeal discomfort, increased saliva, fatigue, dizziness, headache, drowsiness, and slightly paleness; Medium-sized patients have nausea, vomiting, dizziness, aggravated headache, paleness, cold sweats and other manifestations; Severe patients present with aggravated symptoms such as vomiting, palpitation, chest tightness, cold limbs, indifferent expression, dry lips, and even dehydration and electrolyte imbalances.
To prevent motion sickness, there are some simple things we can do. For example, choose to sit in a well-ventilated, stable and comfortable position to avoid excessive hunger or fullness, and to avoid excessive fatigue. In addition, we can take proper rest and maintain good physical condition before departure.
If symptoms of motion sickness are already occurring, there are some things we can do to alleviate them. For example, you can close your eyes and rest, relax your body, listen to some relaxing ** or chat with friends to distract yourself. In addition, we can alleviate the symptoms of motion sickness by adjusting our breathing, taking a deep breath and exhaling slowly.
If motion sickness is severe, medications may be considered. For example, antihistamines, motion sickness patches, etc., can help relieve motion sickness symptoms. However, it is important to note that the instructions should be read carefully before using the drug and follow the doctor's advice.
In addition to medications**, there are other ways to help relieve motion sickness. For example, we can put ginger slices, orange peel, etc. under our nostrils and smell them, or apply wind oil essence to our temples, all of which can alleviate the symptoms of motion sickness.
In addition to the methods mentioned above, there are a few other tips to help us cope with motion sickness. For example, we can apply vinegar, olive oil and other items to the navel, or press our fingers on the Neiguan acupoint, all of which can effectively relieve the symptoms of motion sickness.
In conclusion, motion sickness is a common symptom, but there are some effective measures we can take to prevent and alleviate it. With proper rest, physical conditioning, medication and other tips, we can effectively alleviate the symptoms of motion sickness and make our travel more comfortable.