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Motion Sickness

Motion Sickness. By: Sasha L., Khadeija D., & Raychele W. Causes. Motion sickness is caused by being in a vehicle that is constantly moving with a relatively slow and prolonged motion, that the organ of balance in your inner ear may be affected. Symptoms.

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Motion Sickness

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  1. Motion Sickness By: Sasha L., Khadeija D., & Raychele W.

  2. Causes • Motion sickness is caused by being in a vehicle that is constantly moving with a relatively slow and prolonged motion, that the organ of balance in your inner ear may be affected.

  3. Symptoms • Motion sickness may cause a headache and may start to feel nauseous. • Other symptoms include dizziness, fatigue, and weakness. In severe cases, you may become very anxious, sweat or salivate a lot.

  4. Prevention • Try to avoid reading while traveling. • Sit in the front seat while in the car. • Keep your head still.

  5. Treatment • Medication prescribed by a doctor. • For other treatment prevention methods may be taught.

  6. Cures • There are no cures for motion sickness.

  7. Additional facts • Motion sickness is most common between ages 3 and 12. • Women also experience motion sickness more than men. • It occurs more often in women during menstrual cycles and pregnancy.

  8. References • http://chealth.canoe.ca/channel_condition_info_details.asp?disease_id=183&channel_id=40&relation_id=55627 • http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/motionsickness.html • http://www.entnet.org/HealthInformation/dizzinessMotionSickness.cfm

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