Q. Why do we vomit during travelling?
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Vomiting during travel is a common problem, and can be caused by a variety of factors. Motion sickness is the most commonly known cause, but there are others that can contribute to it.
First, motion sickness happens when our inner ear detects motion outside of the normal range of movement it experiences in everyday life. Our brain interprets this as us being off balance and sends signals for our body to vomit in order to correct the imbalance. This usually occurs with air or land travel on planes, trains, buses or cars as changes in speed and direction happen suddenly which puts pressure on your inner ear triggering nausea and vomiting. The best way to fight this is to ride facing forward or try sitting closer to the middle where movements are more consistent and therefore less likely to trigger sickness symptoms. Additionally taking conventional anti-nausea medications such as Dramamine before traveling can help reduce these symptoms significantly you should always follow instructions provided on medication packaging carefully before taking them though!
Other causes of vomiting during travelling include anxiety associated with visiting unfamiliar places; gastrointestinal problems that may be triggered by changes in diet (e.g., eating foods you normally don't eat); bacterial infection from contaminated water sources; alcohol consumption prior or during travel; fatigue from lack of sleep; heat stroke; exposure/sensitivity to chemical smells (e.g., gasoline fumes) or strong unfamiliar scents (perfumes). To reduce your chance of developing any type of general illnesses while travelling important basic precautions include drinking plenty of clean water, using insect repellent when necessary, avoid over-eating rich foods that could upset digestion system .
Finally if you experience vomiting while travellingI t’s important not forget that rest is key - drink fluids at regular intervals ,take breaks often while moving around so as not overtax yourself physically since even moderate physical exertion may induce nausea and eventually vomit if done too frequently especially under hot weather conditions !
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