What to Do About Sea Sickness?

Having a bout of sea sickness is no fun.

 It will spoil the wonderful time that you could be having on a cruise. It is not uncommon and there are many treatments. People who do not travel regularly on the sea are most likely to succumb to it. The usually symptoms are nausea and vertigo. 

This illness occurs when there is a mismatch between the information that the brain receives from the inner ear balance mechanism (vestibular system) and what the eyes 'see'. Symptoms include dizziness generally feeling unwell and tired, excessive production of saliva, headache, nausea, vomiting, and sweating. 

The result is dehydration, and low blood pressure, so it is important to look quickly for solutions. People who are most at risk are children, those with balance disorders, and pregnant women, although anyone can suffer sea sickness. Some people treat the illness with medications but there are things that you can do to reduce the risk of suffering.

 The first things to consider are those which are preventative. Focus on the distance and not close in objects and the wave motion on a ship. The aim is to reduce the difference in the signals from the ear and the eyes. Another strategy is to move to any place that has less motions like the centre of the ship. Be prepared with medication to avoid the pain.

 Women and children should take precautions. Statistics show that women are seven times more likely to suffer from sea sickness than men. Make sure that you always have access to fresh air. Fumes and other pollutants aggravate the onset of the condition. Avoid alcohol and eat sparingly, particularly during the recovery phase. 

For medication, see your doctor or pharmacist before traveling to find out what is best for you. Cruise ships will have medications to deal with sea sickness but if you take your own, you will be able to take it as soon as necessary. The medications with calm the nerves of the inner ear or soothe the brain's vomiting centre.

However, nearly all motion sickness pills are most effective if taken before you feel sick. Usually, there are no lasting problems with sea sickness, only the discomfort while cruising.

 Be prepared for all occasions. In summary, if you are cruising for the first time or you have a history of any kind of motion sickness prepare by having medications on hand. 

Take the medication early and avoid the effects of the illness.  

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