In this Article

• What is motion sickness?
• What causes motion sickness?
• What are the symptoms of motion sickness?
• Is there a difference between motion sickness and sea sickness?
• How does our sense of balance work?
• How does motion sickness affect our sense of balance?
• Is motion sickness a serious condition?
• When do the nausea and vomiting of motion sickness stop?
• What measures can be taken to prevent or minimize motion sickness?
• How is motion sickness treated?
• When should I see a doctor for motion sickness?
• Where can I get further information about motion sickness?
• Motion Sickness At A Glance
• Motion Sickness Glossary
• Motion Sickness Index

When should I see a doctor for motion sickness?

Most cases of motion sickness are mild and self-treatable. However, very severe cases and those that become progressively worse deserve the attention and care of a physician with special skill in diseases of the ear, balance (equilibrium), and the nervous system.

Where can I get further information about motion sickness?

Further information can be obtained from the American Academy of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery, Inc., One Prince Street, Alexandria VA 22314 (which kindly provided some of the information contained in this article).

Motion Sickness At A Glance

• Motion sickness is a disturbance of the inner ear.
  
  
• The sense of balance and equilibrium is affected.
  
  
• The symptoms of motion sickness usually, but not always, stop when the motion that causes it ceases.
  
  
• Medications are available for the prevention and treatment of motion sickness.

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