Motion sickness (patient information)
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Overview
Motion sickness is a common problem in people traveling by car, train, airplanes and especially boats. Motion sickness can start suddenly, with a queasy feeling and cold sweats. It can then lead to dizziness and nausea and vomiting.
What are the symptoms of Motion sickness?
What causes Motion sickness?
Who is at highest risk?
All people, given sufficient stimulus, will develop motion sickness, although some groups are at higher risk:
- Children aged 2–12 years are especially susceptible, but infants and toddlers seem relatively immune.
- Women, especially when pregnant, menstruating, or on hormones, are more likely to have motion sickness.
- People who get migraine headaches are prone to motion sickness during a migraine and prone to getting a migraine while they are experiencing motion sickness.
- People who expect to be sick are likely to experience symptoms.