15 Questions
What is motion sickness?
Motion sickness is a feeling triggered by movement, causing dizziness, nausea, vomiting, and cold sweats.
Who is more likely to experience motion sickness?
Motion sickness is common in young children and rare in babies and children under 2 years.
What can be done to prevent motion sickness during travel?
Treatments should be given before starting the journey as prophylactic, and advice can be given according to the method of transport.
What are the symptoms of motion sickness?
The symptoms of motion sickness include dizziness, nausea, vomiting, and cold sweats.
Name a management option for motion sickness.
Antihistamines, including cinnarizine, meclozine, and promethazine, can be used for management.
Which age group is least likely to experience motion sickness?
Babies
Which mode of travel is associated with the occurrence of motion sickness?
Walking
What can cause symptoms like dizziness, nausea, vomiting, and cold sweats in motion sickness?
Inner ear being different from what is seen
Which medication is NOT listed as an antihistamine for managing motion sickness?
Ibuprofen
When should treatments for motion sickness be given according to the text?
Before starting the journey as prophylactic
Antihistamines are not effective in managing motion sickness
False
Babies are likely to experience motion sickness
False
Once vomiting starts, there are still treatment options available for motion sickness
False
Seeing the movement outside the vehicle can help prevent motion sickness in children
True
Irritable bowel syndrome is not mentioned as a gastrointestinal tract problem in the lecture
False
Test your knowledge on common gastrointestinal tract problems such as motion sickness, constipation, haemorrhoids, diarrhoea, and irritable bowel syndrome. Learn about their symptoms, causes, and treatments.
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