What causes motion sickness?
Motion sickness, medically known as "motion sickness" or "motion sickness", is a common symptom when taking transportation (such as cars, ships, airplanes, etc.). Many people experience motion sickness, but little is known about its causes and ways to relieve it. This article will combine the hot topics and hot content on the Internet in the past 10 days to provide a detailed analysis of the causes, symptoms and countermeasures of motion sickness.
1. The main causes of motion sickness
The main cause of motion sickness is a mismatch between the visual signals received by the brain and the movement signals transmitted by the vestibular system (the organ responsible for balance). Here are the specific factors that cause motion sickness:
| factors | Specific performance |
|---|---|
| Conflict between visual and vestibular signals | The eyes see stationary objects in the car, but the vestibular system senses vehicle motion, causing confusion in the brain. |
| Inner ear balance organ sensitivity | The inner ear vestibular system of some people is particularly sensitive to motion and can easily trigger a motion sickness reaction. |
| vehicle movement | Sudden braking, frequent turns, or bumpy roads can aggravate motion sickness symptoms. |
| psychological factors | Anxiety or fear of motion sickness may worsen symptoms. |
| other factors | Motion sickness may also be induced by an empty stomach, overfullness, poor ventilation or odor in the car. |
2. Common symptoms of motion sickness
Symptoms of motion sickness vary from person to person, but generally include the following categories:
| Symptom type | Specific performance |
|---|---|
| mild symptoms | Dizziness, slight nausea, cold sweats. |
| moderate symptoms | Persistent nausea, vomiting, and pale complexion. |
| severe symptoms | Severe vomiting, dehydration, extreme fatigue. |
3. How to prevent and alleviate motion sickness
Regarding the causes and symptoms of motion sickness, the following are the prevention and relief methods that have been hotly discussed on the Internet in the past 10 days:
| method | Specific operations |
|---|---|
| Adjust your sitting posture and line of sight | Try to sit in the front of the vehicle and look at a fixed point in the distance (such as the horizon). |
| Avoid looking down or reading | Looking down at a cell phone or book can exacerbate the conflict between visual and vestibular signals. |
| keep ventilated | Open windows or use air conditioning to avoid turbid air in the car. |
| Diet control | Avoid fasting or overeating before taking the bus, and eat less greasy food. |
| Medication aid | Take motion sickness medicine (such as dimenhydrinate) or use a motion sickness patch. |
| naturopathy | Smell mint or ginger and chew gum or ginger slices. |
4. Topics related to motion sickness that are hotly discussed on the Internet
In the past 10 days, discussions about motion sickness have mainly focused on the following aspects:
| topic | heat index |
|---|---|
| “Which motion sickness medicine is the most effective?” | high |
| "What to do if children get carsick" | Middle to high |
| "Is motion sickness related to physical fitness?" | in |
| “What foods should you eat to relieve motion sickness?” | in |
5. Summary
Motion sickness is a common physiological reaction, mainly caused by the conflict between visual and vestibular signals. Symptoms can be effectively prevented and relieved by adjusting sitting posture, maintaining ventilation, and eating properly. If the symptoms of motion sickness are severe, it is recommended to consult a doctor or use medication. Hopefully this article will help you better understand motion sickness and reduce discomfort while traveling.
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