What Causes Travel Sickness

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What Causes Travel Sickness?

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THIS happens when balance organs of the inner ear are disturbed, causing any combination of dizziness, nausea, vomiting, drowsiness and sweating. Sea-sickness is due to the difference between what you see and how you feel - messages from your muscles, joints and inner ear tell your brain you're moving, but when you see that the boat itself is moving, your body thinks you're standing still.

WHAT YOU CAN DO: Eating ginger just before you travel can help, as can wearing acupressure bands like Sea-Bands (Chemists, Ј7.99). Sea- sickness can also be eased by standing on a low deck and fixing your gaze on the horizon.

WHEN TO WORRY: "Repeated vomiting can lead to dehydration, especially in children," says Dr Vandenburg. "Keep fluid levels up, take Dioralyte to replace lost salts and see a doctor if the tongue goes dry or fainting occurs," he advises. Dioralyte blackcurrant sachets are available from Boots, Ј3.49 for 12.

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