laitimes

Contemporary social terminal illness: motion sickness

In film and television dramas

There are often such plots

HELLO

Contemporary social terminal illness: motion sickness
Contemporary social terminal illness: motion sickness

Nice hostess

Handsome male protagonist

Meet on the go

Contemporary social terminal illness: motion sickness

Then proceed to a paragraph

Moving love ~

Contemporary social terminal illness: motion sickness

But for some people

Such a romantic story

Didn't exist in the first place

Contemporary social terminal illness: motion sickness

......

Contemporary social terminal illness: motion sickness

Confucius once said:

Friends come from afar

Not least

But if Kong Sage friend gets motion sickness

This sentence is expected to become

[There are friends from afar...

Died in the middle of the road]

Contemporary social terminal illness: motion sickness

Science and technology have developed for thousands of years

But for people who get motion sickness

There are more taboos to traveling

Contemporary social terminal illness: motion sickness

Is motion sickness a disease?

Zhengzhou Central Hospital affiliated to Zhengzhou University

Director of The Department of Otolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery,

Chief Physician Li Yujie

interpretation

Actually motion sickness

Medically called [motion sickness]

It's not the car that's dizzy

Yes 【Sport】

The human body has two organs

Ability to perceive motion

eye

&

The vestibule deep in the ear

(A perceived body movement.)

and keep the organs of the body in balance)

Contemporary social terminal illness: motion sickness
Contemporary social terminal illness: motion sickness

When the body is in a certain state

Contemporary social terminal illness: motion sickness

But these two organs

The information received is different

Contemporary social terminal illness: motion sickness

This can lead to errors in the brain

A momentary conflict

The body can also correct itself

But if the conflict lasts longer

Some people have difficulty adapting

Motion sickness is triggered

Contemporary social terminal illness: motion sickness

Based on this

We can know

People who get motion sickness don't just get motion sickness

It's probably dizzy

Cars, trains, ships, planes...

Contemporary social terminal illness: motion sickness

Serious point again

Roller Coasters, Pirate Ships, 3D Movies,

VR games

Even swinging can faint

All moving entertainment

Basically no luck

In addition, certain people with health problems

The risk of motion sickness is higher

For example, patients with vestibular disease and vertigo

It is particularly sensitive to motion sickness

Too tired

Not in good shape

It will be easier to faint

It's too full

Increased stimulation of the smooth muscles of the stomach

It will be easier to vomit

So hungry

Low blood sugar

If it causes a chain reaction

It can aggravate the feeling of motion sickness

How to relieve motion sickness

Deputy Chief Physician of the Department of Gastroenterology Gong Jianzhuang

introduce

Motion sickness in addition to nausea and vomiting

There may also be paleness

Break out in a cold sweat

Excessive saliva production

Stomach upset

As well as symptoms such as drowsiness and persistent fatigue

There are a few things we can do

Minimize occurrences

or discomfort when it occurs

01

Scientifically select seats

Choosing a seat with minimal bumps and facing the direction of travel minimizes the probability and discomfort of motion sickness.

For example: above the wings of the aircraft, the middle and lower levels of the hull, the co-pilot of the car, the seat in front of the bus, etc.

02

Adjust your habits along the way

For example, try to close your eyes and rest, try not to look at electronic screens, ventilate the windows, and fix your gaze to see the horizon or far away.

03

Bring food to relieve nausea

Orange peel:

1 hour before boarding the bus, squeeze and fold the fresh orange peel into the nostrils, and inject the spray-like droplets from the orange peel into the nostrils. During the driving of the vehicle, it is also possible to squeeze and suck in with this method.

ginger:

Chew a small slice of ginger before boarding the bus, or on the way, or take ready-made ginger candy. Nausea can be relieved to some extent.

Common motion sickness drugs

Introduction of Gongjianzhuang

There are two commonly used motion sickness drugs

Oral medicines

Common are diphenidol tablets and diphenhydramine tablets.

Such drugs can reduce the afferent frequency of nerve impulses, and can inhibit the release of acetylcholine and reduce the movement of the gastrointestinal tract,

This reduces nausea and vomiting, usually after 30 minutes of administration.

How to use: Half an hour to 1 hour before boarding.

Recommended scenario: Short- and medium-distance travel

Transdermal patch

Common on the market is scopolamine patch.

How to use: 4 to 5 hours in advance, the effect can be maintained for 2 to 3 days, generally pasted behind one ear, no hair on dry skin.

Contemporary social terminal illness: motion sickness

Recommended scenario: Long-distance travel.

Precautions: It should be removed in time after the end of the ride, otherwise adverse reactions may occur. Contact dermatitis occurs in 10% of people, and care should be taken when using it.

Scopolamine can enter breast milk and is used with caution in lactating women.

Contemporary social terminal illness: motion sickness

Note this

Most motion sickness drugs suppress the central system

It will have a certain impact on the development of the nervous system in children

Especially for children under 8 years of age

The use of motion sickness drugs and long-acting motion sickness stickers is prohibited

When taken

Attention should be paid to the interval between medications and the dosage

Don't let the feeling of vertigo persist

On high-frequency, high-dose medication

So as not to appear adverse reactions of the drug

Aggravates physical discomfort

Contemporary social terminal illness: motion sickness

(Add a last sentence.)

During the pandemic

Whether it's a weekend or a holiday

The best way to relax

Maybe it is

Staying at home? )

Contemporary social terminal illness: motion sickness
Contemporary social terminal illness: motion sickness
Contemporary social terminal illness: motion sickness
Contemporary social terminal illness: motion sickness
Contemporary social terminal illness: motion sickness

Read on