Also known as travel sickness, sea sickness, car sickness or air sickness.  It occurs when a person is in motion. It can also occur in a static person if the person is viewing an object in motion e.g., a moving car, or a movie.

Motion sickness is common in

1. Pregnant women
2. Menstruating women
3. People with history of migraine headache
4. Children between the age of 2 to 12

What are the symptoms?

1. Nausea (an urge to vomit), the person may vomit
2. Dizziness
3. Headache
4. Excessive sweating

What you can do

1. Close your eyes and rest your head in a stable(still) position while in transit
2. Motion sickness is less if you drive the car rather than ride in it
3. In a bus or car, it is advised you sit at the front
4. Travel in large well-ventilated vehicles
5. Avoid alcohol and oily meals for 24 hours before travelling
6. Do not read in a car if prone to motion sickness
7. Visit your doctor for assessment and possible prescriptions.