Motion Sickness

Question 1

Motion sickness - symptoms (6)

Answer 1

Nausea and vomiting when travelling (car, plane, boat, train)
Fatigue
Dehydration
Cold sweats
Pale skin
Light headed

Question 2

Motion sickness - extra questions (3)

Answer 2

Do you have a fever
Do you have headache
Do you feel thirsty

Question 3

Motion sickness - explanation of diagnosis

Answer 3

Feeling sick during travelling caused by you eyes seeing differently to what your body is feeling so your brain gets confused

Question 4

Motion sickness - cause

Answer 4

Travelling

Question 5

Motion sickness - first-line treatment (product, how it works, how to use it)

Answer 5

Kwells tablets
Anticholinergic, reduces muscle contractions in your stomach
1 tablet to be sucked or chewed up to 30 minutes before the journey, max 3 per day
Side effect: dry mouth

Question 6

Motion sickness - lifestyle (8)

Answer 6

When in a car, try and focus on something that isn’t moving too much
Close you eyes and breath slowly if you feel nauseas
Open windows to get fresh air
Eat simple, non irritating foods before the journey
Take breaks along the journey
Drink plenty of water - 2L per day
Don’t read or look at your phone
Travelling wrist bands that lie on acupuncture points

Question 7

Motion sickness - when to refer

Answer 7

Severe signs of dehydration