INTRODUCTION: seasickness is one of the most unpleasant experiences while travelling by sea. It is commoner in individuals who have had motion sickness while travelling by land, air and amusement park rides.
DEFINITION: This is illness caused by motion during sea travel.
MECHANISISM OF OCCURRENCE: Seasickness is usually as a result of conflicts/ disorderliness in the human balancing system (VESTIBULAR SYSTEM located in the middle ear). This conflicts is caused by erratic motion of the sea while onboard a ship or a boat.
Following the conflicts, the brain responds by releasing some hormones that eventually leads to nausea, vomiting, vertigo and eventually the symptoms seasickness (motion sickness)
PRECIPITATING FACTORS: the following are some of the triggers.
CARE/ TREATMENT:
PROGNOSIS:
Recovering from seasickness is usually a matter of time for most people. Seasickness usually resolve within the first 12-24 hours after setting sail and improves as the person gets used to the new environment in few days.
CONCLUSION: Seasoned sea travellers, Mariners, Marine scientist, Sailors, Medic onboard and some professional fishermen also experience seasickness while at sea. Don’t be embarrassed because of getting seasick.