To prevent kinetosis (motion sickness), the following preventive measures may be helpful: Rest Plenty of fresh air Drink enough Small meals containing carbohydrates Not reading, watching TV, etc. in the car, train, plane, etc. If necessary, even control the car, etc. In ships and airplanes look at the immovable horizon. In ships, avoid bow and … Motion Sickness (Kinetosis): Prevention
The following symptoms and complaints may indicate kinetosis (motion sickness): Yawning Tiredness/fatigue/sleepiness Light shivering Cold sweatiness Paleness Nausea (nausea)/vomiting Vertigo (dizziness) Forced swallowing Heartburn Diarrhea (diarrhea) or constipation (constipation). Hypotension (low blood pressure) Cephalgia (headache) Nervousness Depression (feeling like you want to die) Apathy Symptoms subside when movement ceases, but may persist for hours to … Motion Sickness (Kinetosis): Symptoms, Complaints, Signs
Pathogenesis (development of disease) Kinetosis is caused by the balance system’s inability to adequately process nonphysiological extreme stimuli, especially when two different sensory organs are stimulated. Conflicting signals occur. The exact pathogenesis is the subject of intensive research. Anyone can be affected. Etiology (causes) Biographic causes Genetic stress from parents, grandparents; twins often react very … Motion Sickness (Kinetosis): Causes
General measures Motion sickness in general Rest Plenty of fresh air Alcohol restriction (abstaining from alcohol) Nicotine restriction (refrain from tobacco use) Limited caffeine consumption (max. 240 mg of caffeine per day; equivalent to 2 to 3 cups of coffee or 4 to 6 cups of green/black tea). Before starting your trip, you should have … Motion Sickness (Kinetosis): Therapy
Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of kinetosis (motion sickness). Family history What is the general health of your relatives? Social history What is your profession? Is there any evidence of psychosocial stress or strain due to your family situation? Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints). When … Motion Sickness (Kinetosis): Medical History
Infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99). Acute infections, unspecified Mouth, esophagus (food pipe), stomach, and intestines (K00-K67; K90-K93). Acute gastrointestinal disorders, unspecified. Ears – mastoid process (H60-H95) Acute diseases of the ear, unspecified. Psyche – nervous system (F00-F99; G00-G99). Mental disorders, unspecified
There are no known sequelae or complications of kinetosis (motion sickness).
A comprehensive clinical examination is the basis for selecting further diagnostic steps: General physical examination – including blood pressure, pulse, body weight, height; further: Inspection (viewing). Skin and mucous membranes [cold sweatiness, pallor]. Auscultation (listening) of the heart. Auscultation of the lungs Palpation (palpation) of the abdomen (abdomen) (tenderness?, knocking pain?, coughing pain?, defensive tension?, … Motion Sickness (Kinetosis): Examination
Laboratory diagnosis is usually not required.
Therapeutic target Improvement of the symptoms Therapy recommendations Antihistamines; H1 receptor blockers: dimenhydrinate (agent of choice); possibly also cinnarizine + dimenhydrinate; possibly domperidone? (antiemetics; dopamine antagonists). Prophylaxis recommendations Scopolamine patches, also dimenhydrinate if necessary. Phytotherapeutics Ginger (ingredients are thought to act as antagonists at the 5-HT-3 receptor; 500 mg ginger powder every 4 hours). Supplements … Motion Sickness (Kinetosis): Drug Therapy
Medical device diagnostics are not usually required.
