Marine illness: causes, symptoms and methods of treatment

Sea sickness is a very common problem. Everyone knows the term "motion sickness", which is accompanied by nausea and dizziness. It is interesting that sea sickness can be encountered when traveling not only on a ship, but also on an airplane, train, car.

Why there is a sea sickness?

The brightest symptomatology appears precisely at sea rolling. The occurrence of discomfort and nausea is associated with the impact on the vestibular apparatus of a person of angular and rectilinear acceleration. It is worth noting that not the last place among the reasons for this problem is the emotional state. For example, a few hundred years ago it was noted that seamen suffering from seasickness quickly forgot about it during the fighting.

The fact that people in the stern compartments suffer so much unpleasant symptoms much less frequently than those that remain in the bow of the ship did not go unnoticed either. And stale air, high humidity and indoor temperature only aggravate the main symptoms.

The state of a person can be affected by smells. For example, the smell of varnish, tobacco, smoke, engine oil or food can trigger the appearance of nausea and other signs. The state of health affects the food you eat. In fact, here the opinions of scientists and specialists differ. Some argue that seasickness is rarely seen on an empty stomach. Others, on the contrary, recommend a light snack before the start of the trip. In any case, fatty and sweet dishes, as well as alcoholic beverages, only aggravate the problem.

Marine disease: symptoms

In fact, the symptoms of the disease, as well as the intensity of their manifestation, depend on the individual characteristics of the human body, as well as on the conditions in transport. In any case, at first there is a strong weakness. Many people complain of discomfort in the stomach. One of the most common symptoms is nausea, which results in vomiting. Quite often people complain about severe headaches.

Sea sickness can be accompanied by other symptoms. For example, some people note a strong fatigue, frustration and emotional stress. "Disease of the movement" is often to some extent connected with some kind of fears and phobias, even if they are not fully realized. Some travelers even begin to experience depression.

Statistics state that only 3% of the world's population has "complete immunity" to such a violation. In all the others, seasickness manifests itself at least from time to time and is associated with the influence of the external environment (smells, health, nutrition, etc.).

There is one more important thing - all the above symptoms can be associated with diseases of the inner ear or disorders in the work of the autonomic nervous system. Therefore, all the same it is necessary to consult a doctor who will be able to make a final diagnosis.

Marine disease: treatment

Modern medicine offers a lot of drugs and medicines that can protect you from motion sickness. There are special pills that greatly alleviate the symptoms of seasickness. It is also interesting that during a trip on a ship (or any other transport) the so-called placebo effect is very strong - it is enough for a person to believe that he took the medicine in order to recover.

There are also special plasters from motion sickness. To date, special bracelets have become quite popular, helping to cope with nausea and dizziness. Such devices affect the special acupuncture points located on the wrist, thereby normalizing the digestive tract.

It is worth noting that the "treatment" must begin before the beginning of the journey, as the likelihood of developing symptoms is significantly reduced. Before boarding the vehicle, do not drink a lot of liquids or drink alcohol. Eat extremely light food, which is quickly absorbed by the body.