Nausea, dizziness, heartache, desire to vomit … Transport evil, or cinetosis, can occur during a car, boat, train, bus or even plane.
As soon as the vehicle (car, bus, plane, boat, train …) starts, some people may feel An unpleasant feeling in the upper belly which is similar to nausea. A heartache which can be accompanied in a second step, fromPallor, desire to vomit, headaches of heads, dizziness, an acceleration of breathing or even,Sudden fatigue. This is called Cinetosis Or more commonly a “transport evil”. Of course, the intensity of these symptoms is variable from one person to another. If generally, these signs of discomfort disappear a few minutes after stopping the vehicle, they are nonetheless annoying during long journeys. Transport evil is rather rare in infants. It can appear at the age of 2 and is very common in children until adolescence. Adults are also subject to transport evil. Women, especially during periods or pregnancy, may experience nausea or migraines.
Being sick during a trip is explained by the contradiction between the data transmitted by the eyes (which perceive a movement, a turn for example) and Information sent by the vestibule (organ of balance that is in The inner ear). Indeed, this organ records an impression different from that provided by sight (the body is motionless in a car which moves). Therefore, impossible for him to give the brain accurate information and This prevents the body from adapting to movementas he can easily do on foot. In short, transport evil is all the more intense as the movements of the vehicle are important (agitated sea, air holes, mountain turns, etc.). Generally, it is the boat that gives the most nausea, followed by the plane, the car, the bus and the train. Note that certain activities (roller coaster, video games) cause symptoms similar to transport evil.
In any case, it is strongly Not recommended to associate several treatments against the evil of transportas pursuing treatment for oneself even if the symptoms persist after the trip, insists health insurance on your website.
With drugs (Nautamine®, Mercalm® …)
To avoid transport evil, it is possible to take medication: ask your doctor and/or pharmacist advice, specifying the age of your children. Antihistamines can be taken 30 minutes before departure and renewed during the trip (spacez of 6 hours each socket), but are contraindicated if you drive (risk of drowsiness), to pregnant women and children under 2 years (for nautamine) or 6 years (for Mercalm, Nausicalm and Vogalib).
Nautamine®: Medication which contains diphenhydramine, an antihistamine and which is in the form of devilable tablets, to take from 2 years by respecting the dosage and the contraindications mentioned on the notice. This medication promotes drowsiness and should not be taken before taking the wheel. He is no longer in pharmacist-free access but only on request to the pharmacist.
Mercalm®, NausicalM®: Mercalm is an antihistamine drug that contains caffeine, known for its stimulating action. This medication is used from the age of 6 in the prevention of transport evil and respecting the dosage and contraindications mentioned on the notice. Its shape, in syrup, the nausicalm, is to be favored for young children from 2 years old. These treatments are no longer in pharmacies’ free access but only on request to the pharmacist.
Vogalib®: anti-nauous drug available in pharmacy-free access which contains metopimazine, It is effective in alleviating vomiting and nausea from 6 years old. On the other hand, it is not recommended in prevention. Do not drive for 4 hours after taking. Respect the dosage and contraindications mentioned on the notice.
With a patch
Reserved for adults and only under medical prescription, The patchwhich sticks behind the ear 6 to 12 hours before departure and must be removed at the end of the trip (it must be kept at the maximum of 72 hours, if the trip lasts more than 72 hours, it must be replaced by a new patch). THE Scopoderm® is a patch which contains scopolamine, a substance that acts on the inner ear (the organ of balance) in order to avoid the transmission of disturbing information to the brain. It should not be used in those under 15 and requires a medical prescription.
With a bracelet
Bracelets against the evil of transport which are inspired by the principles of acupuncture,, press Strategic points wrist and alleviate the sensations of nausea. They must be carried on the two wrists the duration of the journey.
With homeopathy
Homeopathic drugs act on nausea, dizziness and vomiting linked to transport evil. For example, Cocculine (reserved for children over 18 months) can be taken before departure as prevention (5 granules can be repeated every half hours and to be spaced depending on improvement).
With essential oils
The Alliance of essential oils of Peppermint and Lemon Avoid nausea. Mix 7 ml of lemon He and 3 ml of peppermint HE. Place 1 to 2 drops of this mixture on the wrist or on a handkerchief if signs of nausea appear and breathe up to 5 times a day. These essential oils are contraindicated to children under 6 and pregnant women.
In a car or on a bus, prefer places forward.
In general, to avoid transport evil, The feeling of movement must be limited. Whatever the mode of transport, it is better to avoid reading, watching your phone or playing video games. It is better to stay focused on the horizon or on a motionless point outside the car. If the evil settles, it is important not to panic, to close your eyes and to breathe deeply, taking a little fresh air, on the bridge of the boat or by opening the car window. Before the trip, the meal must be light and not too fatty. Avoid drinking alcohol before a trip. Be careful, don’t go on an empty stomach. You can take or give your children who feel nauseous with mint candies that lessen nausea.
- By,, Favor places in the direction of walking And near the windows to be able to see the outside.
- By car,, Prefer seats at the front and near the windows To follow the road road. Driving can also reduce nausea sensations. Also adjust the height of the children’s seats so that they can look outside. Make stop regularly and stretch your legs for a few minutes. Ask the driver to adopt calm driving by avoiding too brutal acceleration and decelerations.
- By buspreferably choose a place at the front of the bus and on the window side to follow the road of the eyes.
- Planetry to choose the places in the middle of the device, at the wings, which shake a little less than the others. Also, remember to direct ventilation to your face.
- By boattry to set a point on the horizon. Favor the cabins located in the middle, where the boat moves the least, and close to the water level.
