What is Motion Sickness?
Motion sickness, also known as kinetosis or travel sickness, occurs when there is a mismatch between the sensory signals that help maintain balance. The vestibular system in the inner ear detects motion, while the eyes provide visual information about orientation. When these signals conflict—for example, reading in a moving car—the brain becomes confused, leading to symptoms like nausea, dizziness, sweating, and vomiting. This is a normal physiological response, not a disease, and affects approximately one-third of the population to some degree.
Healthy Baseline
Optimal function
- No nausea or dizziness during travel
- Comfortable in all modes of transportation
- Normal vestibular function
- No anticipatory anxiety about travel
- Good tolerance of amusement park rides
- Normal appetite during journeys
When Motion Sickness Occurs
Common presentations
- Variation from normal baseline
- Variation from normal baseline
- Variation from normal baseline
- Variation from normal baseline
- Variation from normal baseline
- Variation from normal baseline
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