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Scott Nass, MD, MPA, FAAFP, AAHIVS (Primary Care)

Dr. Nass received dual medical degrees from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and Charles R. Drew University in Medicine and Science. He completed Family Medicine residency at Ventura County Medical Center with subsequent fellowships at Ventura, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, George Washington University, and University of California-Irvine. He holds faculty appointments at Keck School of Medicine of USC, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, and Western University of Health Sciences.

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  • Dizziness multiple times

  • Have a headache

  • Nausea improves with vomiting

  • Off-balance like floating

  • Spinning feeling

  • Bile vomiting

  • Pulsating headache

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What is Motion Sickness?

Individuals with motion sickness experience dizziness, lightheadedness, and/or nausea while traveling, either by vehicle or on theme park rides. This condition occurs when the brain cannot process the information received from the eyes, ears, and body. Anyone can be affected, but it is more common in children and pregnant women.

Typical Symptoms of Motion Sickness

  • Vomiting during a similar situation

  • Dizziness

  • Nausea or vomiting

  • Pain over the temples

  • Headache

Doctor's Diagnostic Questionson Motion Sickness

Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this disease:

  • Do you vomit when you recall past vomiting episodes?

  • Are you currently dizzy?

  • Are you feeling nauseous or have you been vomiting?

  • Do you have temple pain?

  • Do you have headaches or a heavy feeling in your head?

Treatmentof Motion Sickness

Some people find it helpful to choose seats where they experience less motion sickness and to avoid reading or using electronic devices while traveling. Eating light meals, avoiding strong smells, and staying away from smokers can help. A doctor may prescribe medications that can help.

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  • Nausea or vomiting

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References

  • Golding JF. Motion sickness. Handb Clin Neurol. 2016;137:371-90. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-444-63437-5.00027-3. PMID: 27638085.

    https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/B9780444634375000273?via%3Dihub

  • Zhang LL, Wang JQ, Qi RR, Pan LL, Li M, Cai YL. Motion Sickness: Current Knowledge and Recent Advance. CNS Neurosci Ther. 2016 Jan;22(1):15-24. doi: 10.1111/cns.12468. Epub 2015 Oct 9. PMID: 26452639; PMCID: PMC6492910.

    https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/cns.12468

  • Bronstein AM, Golding JF, Gresty MA. Visual Vertigo, Motion Sickness, and Disorientation in Vehicles. Semin Neurol. 2020 Feb;40(1):116-129. doi: 10.1055/s-0040-1701653. Epub 2020 Feb 11. PMID: 32045940.

    https://www.thieme-connect.de/products/ejournals/abstract/10.1055/s-0040-1701653

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Reviewed By:

Scott Nass, MD, MPA, FAAFP, AAHIVS

Scott Nass, MD, MPA, FAAFP, AAHIVS (Primary Care)

Dr. Nass received dual medical degrees from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and Charles R. Drew University in Medicine and Science. He completed Family Medicine residency at Ventura County Medical Center with subsequent fellowships at Ventura, University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill, George Washington University, and University of California-Irvine. He holds faculty appointments at Keck School of Medicine of USC, Loma Linda University School of Medicine, and Western University of Health Sciences.

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