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Prevent Motion Sickness

Motion sickness or kinetosis is an unpleasant combination of symptoms like dizziness, nausea, and vomiting that can happen from any kind of movement. It is the most common illness seen during long-distance travel. It can be prevented by choosing the right seat, getting plenty of air, taking motion sickness medicine before two hours of travel, and avoiding heavy meals before the travel.

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My son gets a feeling of vomiting during car travel. What to do?

Query: Hi doctor, The patient is nine years old. When he gets in a car, he will get hot flashes, shortness of breath, and vomit. His pediatrician says it is motion sickness, but we had traveled a lot before and had no issues. Even he likes amusement rides as well. He has complained of a spot on his head hu...  Read Full »


Dr. Nagasirisha Naredla

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Like your doctor said it could be motion sickness, which happens with closed vehicles like cars. If your child has asthma or ADHD (attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder), then it could be like he feels suffocate within the closed spaces. It could be habitual also....  Read Full »

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