-when the plane takes off and lands my head spins so bad to the point that i cant see and i feel like im gonna pass out...its the most horrible feeling. does anyone know how to keep this from happening? im going to be flying all over in the next few weeks and this is a big problem for me.It is called motion sickness.
Motion sickness is a normal response to real, perceived, or even anticipated movement. People tend to get motion sickness on a moving boat, train, airplane, car, or amusement park rides. Although this condition is fairly common and often only a minor nuisance, it may be incapacitating for people who travel frequently -- although the more you travel, the more you get used to the motion.
The most common signs and symptoms of motion sickness include:
鈥ausea
鈥aleness of the skin
鈥old sweats
鈥omiting
鈥izziness
鈥eadache
鈥ncreased salivation
鈥atigue
Motion sickness occurs when the body, the inner ear, and the eyes send conflicting signals to the brain. This most often happens when a person is in a moving vehicle such as a car, boat, or airplane, but it may also happen on flight simulators or amusement park rides. From inside a ship's cabin, the inner ear may sense rolling motions that the eyes cannot see, and, conversely, the eyes may see movement on a "virtual reality" simulation ride that the body does not feel. Interestingly, once a person gets used to the movement and the motion stops, symptoms may return (although usually only briefly). Sometimes just anticipating movement can cause anxiety and symptoms of motion sickness. For example, a person who had previously had motion sickness might become nauseous on an airplane before take-off.
The following are the most common risk factors for motion sickness:
鈥iding in a car, boat, airplane, or space shuttle
鈥oung age -- children ages 2 - 12 are most likely to get motion sickness.
鈥usceptibility to nausea or vomiting
鈥eightened level of fear or anxiety
鈥oor ventilation in the vehicle
鈥itting in the back seat or where you cannot see out the window
Most people who have had motion sickness in the past ask their health care provider how to prevent it next time. Your doctor will ask about your symptoms and find out what usually causes the problem (such as riding in a boat, flying in a plane, or driving in car). Laboratory tests are generally not necessary to establish a diagnosis of motion sickness.
There are several ways you can try to prevent motion sickness:
鈥it in the front seat in a car.
鈥eep your eyes on the horizon. Don't read.
鈥est your head against the seat back, to keep it still.
鈥urn the air vents toward your face.
鈥on't smoke.
If you have motion sickness on a plane, try these tips:
鈥void big, greasy meals and alcohol the night before air travel.
鈥at light meals or snacks that are low in calories in the 24 hours before air travel.
鈥void salty foods and dairy products before air travel.
鈥it toward the front of the aircraft or in a seat by the wing.
鈥urn the air vent flow toward your face.
If you have motion sickness on a boat, try these preventive measures:
鈥sk for a cabin on the upper deck or toward the front of the ship.
鈥hen on deck, keep your eyes fixed on the horizon or visible land.
You can use medication to control your symptoms, but people who travel often will want to learn to control -- and eventually prevent -- these symptoms. Mind-body practices, such as cognitive-behavioral therapy and biofeedback, may help. Other alternatives to medication include homeopathy, acupuncture, dietary supplements, dietary changes, and physical exercise.
Medications
Medications for motion sickness may cause drowsiness and impair judgment. Pilots, ship crew members, or anyone operating heavy equipment or driving a car should not take them. The following medications may be helpful to people who experience motion sickness motion sickness occasionally:
鈥ollowing these nutritional tips may help reduce symptoms and improve overall health:
鈥void spicy, greasy, or fatty meals.
鈥on't overeat.
鈥rink plenty of water.
鈥ry crackers and carbonated drink (such as ginger ale) help some people avoid nausea.Fluid in your inner ear is sloshing around upsetting your balance. Google "inner ear balance" for a full explanation.
It may be related to your grammar.
No, seriously, talk to your doctor.
没有评论:
发表评论