Overview

It affects people in cars, buses, boats, or planes. Children, pregnant women, and migraine sufferers are more prone.

Causes

• Sensory mismatch (inner ear vs. visual input)
• Anxiety or fatigue
• Strong smells or poor ventilation

Symptoms

• Nausea or vomiting
• Dizziness
• Sweating
• Pallor
• Headache

Treatment: Modern Medicine

• Treatment:
  • Antihistamines: Meclizine, Dimenhydrinate
  • Scopolamine patches
  • Ginger-based antiemetics
• Sit in stable positions (front seat, center of boat)

Treatment: Traditional Medicine

• Ayurveda: Ginger tea, Elaichi (cardamom)
• Siddha: Dry ginger, Vetiver water
• Unani: Sharbat-e-Nilofer, Arq Badiyan
• Homeopathy: Cocculus indicus, Tabacum, Petroleum
• Nutraceuticals: Ginger capsules, Vitamin B6

Caution

• Over-the-counter drugs may cause drowsiness
• Avoid reading or looking at screens during travel

Prevention

• Eat light meals before travel
• Focus on distant objects
• Keep air circulating in vehicle