Introduzione
Motion sickness is a disorder which affects the happiness of a journey or a family trip. It is embarrassing for the person to think about the discomfort caused by him to others. Though there are no permanent cure for the condition, awareness and preventive measures can manage the situation well. Motion sickness as such is a sensation of wooziness. It usually occurs when traveling by car, boat, plane, or train. Body’s sensory organs send mixed messages to the brain, causing dizziness, light-headedness, or nausea. Even uncontrollable vomiting of yellow bitter fluid or undigested food can happen. Some people learn early in their lives that they’re prone to the condition.
Segni e sintomi
Motion sickness can take the person by surprise. He may feel fine one moment and then suddenly experience the symptoms and fall sick quickly. usually starts as a stomach upset, followed by a cold sweat and dizziness. A person with motion sickness may become pale or complain of a headache. Later signs and symptoms include
- Increased salivation, nausea and vomiting.
- Inability to concentrate.
- Rapid breathing or gulping for air.
- Fatigue.
- Irritability.
- loss of or trouble maintaining your balance
Cause
Any form of travelling is the most common cause.
It can be a journey by air, road or water.
Sometimes, amusement rides and children’s playground equipment can induce motion sickness.
Children between the ages of 2 and 12 are most likely to suffer from motion sickness. Pregnant women also have a higher likelihood of experiencing this kind of inner ear disturbance.
Fisiopatologia
Motion sickness occurs when the brain can’t make sense of information sent from the eyes, ears and body. Lots of motion — in a car, airplane, boat, or even an amusement park ride — can make the person feel woozy, clammy or he may feel a stomach upset. Some people vomit. Being carsick, seasick or airsick is motion sickness. Brain receives signals from motion-sensing parts of the body, like eyes, inner ears, muscles and joints. When these parts send conflicting information, the brain doesn’t know whether the person is stationary or moving. The brain’s confused reaction makes the person feel sick.
For example, when riding in a car:
- Eyes see trees passing by and register movement.
- Inner ears sense movement.
- Muscles and joints sense that the body is sitting still.
- Brain senses a disconnect among these messages.
Many actions can trigger motion sickness, such as:
- Amusement park rides and virtual reality experiences.
- Reading while in motion.
- Riding in a boat, car, bus, train or plane.
- Video games and movies.
Diagnosi
Motion sickness doesn’t usually require a professional diagnosis because the illness only occurs during travel or other specific activities
Trattamenti
Several medications exist for the treatment of motion sickness, but only for symptomatic relief. Also, many induce sleepiness, so operating machinery or a vehicle isn’t permitted while taking these types of medications.
Frequently prescribed motion sickness medications include hyoscine hydrobromide, commonly known as scopolamine. An over-the-counter motion sickness medication is dimenhydrinate, often marketed as Dramamine or Gravol. Most people who are susceptible to motion sickness are aware of the fact.
Preventive measures
Plan ahead when booking a trip. If traveling by air, ask for a window or wing seat. On trains, boats, or buses sit toward the front and try to avoid facing backward. On a ship, ask for a cabin at water level and close to the front or the middle of the vessel. Open a vent for a source of fresh air if possible, and avoid reading.
Sitting at the front of a car or bus, or doing the driving yourself, often helps. Many people who experience motion sickness in a vehicle find that they don’t have the symptoms when they’re driving.
It’s important to get plenty of rest the night before traveling and avoid drinking alcohol. Dehydration, headache, and anxiety all lead to poorer outcomes if you’re prone to motion sickness.
Eat well so that your stomach is settled. Stay away from greasy or acidic foods before and during your travels.
Have a home remedy on hand or try alternative therapies. Many experts say peppermint can help, as well as ginger and black horehound. Although their effectiveness hasn’t been proven by science, these options are available.
For pilots, astronauts, or others who experience motion sickness regularly or as part of their profession, cognitive therapy and breathing exercises are possible solutions. These treatments also work for people who feel unwell when they even just think about traveling.
Prognosi
Motion sickness is more like a habit with a long-term prognosis. It is not common to get rid of the tendency for motion sickness, but the symptoms can be managed.
Complicazioni
Malattie e Ayurveda
Signs and symptoms of motion sickness can be correlated with the condition explained in the classic texts as Amasayagatavaata or Vaata aggravated in stomach.
Nidana
Dhatukshaya-Degeneration or emaciation of body tissues
Aavarana-Obstruction of channels
Purvaaroopa
Non menzionato
Samprapti
When due to either degeneration or obstruction, the movement of Vaata gets abnormal in the stomach, and produce the symptoms of disease.
Lakshana
Thrid – Excessive thirst
Vamathu – Vomiting
Swaasa – Breathing disorders
Kaasa – Cough
Vishoochika – Diarrhoea
Kanthoparodham – Obstruction in throat
Udgaram – Belching
Vyadhis above naabhi – Diseases above navel
Divisioni
Non menzionato
Prognosi
Sadhyam in new and uncomplicated
Yaapyam in chronic cases with complications
Chikithsa
Samana
Rooksha and laghu bhojana
Vyadhivipareeta chikithsa
Sodhana
Vamana
Peyadikrama
Shaddharanachoorna in hot water
After the Agni is in normal state, brumhana(nourishing therapies) for normalising Vaata should be done.
Farmaci di uso comune
Dhanwantaram gulika
Laajapeya
Marche disponibili
AVS Kottakal
AVP Coimbatore
SNA oushadhasala
Vaidyaratnam oushadhasala
Rimedi casalinghi
There is no proven home cure for motion sickness but some options can be taken to prevent the disorder and complications
Sipping warm water with ginger, lime and a little sugar.
Eat small meals and keep hydrated enough.
Avoid reading while travelling
Avoid fasting or anything that may trigger gas trouble or indigestion
Smelling a lemon can be helpful
Dieta
- Da evitare
I pasti pesanti e gli alimenti difficili da digerire causano indigestione.
Cibi spazzatura: causano disturbi della digestione e riducono la biodisponibilità del farmaco.
Bevande gassate: rendono lo stomaco più acido e disturbano la digestione.
Cibi refrigerati e congelati - causano una digestione debole e lenta indebolendo Agni (fuoco digestivo).
Latte e prodotti lattiero-caseari - aumentano kapha, causano l'ostruzione dei canali e l'obesità.
Cagliata - causa vidaaha e quindi molte altre malattie
- Da aggiungere
Pasti leggeri e alimenti facilmente digeribili
Green gram, soups, honey
Cibo fresco e caldo trattato con semi di cumino, zenzero, pepe nero, ajwain, ecc.
Comportamento:
Don’t read while travelling.
Avoid using mobile or computer while travelling.
Proteggersi dal clima freddo.
È meglio evitare l'esposizione a luce solare eccessiva, pioggia o polvere.
Mantenere un programma alimentare e di sonno regolare.
Evitare di trattenere o forzare gli stimoli come urina, feci, tosse, starnuti ecc.
Avoid sedentary lifestyle. Be active.
lo yoga
Regular stretching and mild cardio exercises are advised. Also, specific yogacharya including naadisuddhi pranayama, bhujangaasana, pavanamuktasana is recommended.
L'esercizio fisico regolare aiuta a migliorare la biodisponibilità dei farmaci e degli alimenti ingeriti e porta a una salute positiva.
Lo yoga può mantenere l'armonia all'interno del corpo e con il sistema circostante.
Pavanamuktasana
Nadisudhi pranayama
Bhujangasana
Semplici esercizi per la salute dei polmoni e del cuore
Tutti gli esercizi e gli sforzi fisici devono essere decisi ed eseguiti esclusivamente sotto la supervisione di un medico esperto.
Articoli di ricerca
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6241144/
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