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Motion sickness is a condition that occurs when there is a mismatch between what the eyes see and what the inner ear perceives, causing symptoms such as dizziness, nausea, and sweating. While commonly triggered by travel, such as car rides, cruises, or flights, motion sickness can also be exacerbated by underlying issues such as stress, poor digestion, or even certain medications.
At Patients Medical in New York City, we take an integrative approach to treating motion sickness that goes beyond temporary relief. We focus on addressing the root causes of the condition using a blend of conventional medicine and holistic therapies. Our goal is to reduce the frequency and severity of your symptoms while improving your overall health and well-being.
We treat the whole person—not just the symptoms.
Motion sickness occurs when there is a conflict between the signals sent to the brain from the eyes, inner ear, and other parts of the body. The most common symptoms of motion sickness include:
While motion sickness is typically short-lived and resolves once the movement stops, the impact on daily activities and quality of life can be significant, especially for those who travel frequently or are prone to symptoms.
At Patients Medical, we dig deep to uncover why your body is under stress. Common drivers of adrenal fatigue include:
Functional medicine takes a holistic approach by addressing the root causes of motion sickness rather than just masking the symptoms. Here are some common factors that may contribute to motion sickness:
Our integrative approach identifies and addresses these root causes through lifestyle changes, natural therapies, and targeted treatments to help you find lasting relief.
At Patients Medical, we use comprehensive diagnostic tests to identify the factors contributing to your motion sickness and tailor a personalized treatment plan:
Sarah, a 34-year-old woman, frequently experienced motion sickness during long car rides and flights. Despite using over-the-counter remedies, her symptoms persisted. After a comprehensive evaluation, we discovered that her symptoms were exacerbated by dehydration, digestive issues, and chronic stress.
We customized a 6-week integrative treatment plan for Sarah that included:
Six weeks later, Sarah experienced significant improvement, with reduced motion sickness symptoms and an increased sense of balance and energy.
Motion sickness occurs when there’s a conflict between visual input, the inner ear’s sense of motion, and other sensory inputs, leading to symptoms such as nausea and dizziness.
Avoiding known triggers, staying hydrated, using ginger or peppermint, and reducing stress can help prevent or alleviate motion sickness.
Yes, stress can increase sensitivity to motion sickness and exacerbate symptoms. Managing stress through relaxation techniques and acupuncture can help.
Ginger, peppermint, and certain herbs like Ginkgo Biloba have been shown to reduce nausea and improve balance during motion sickness episodes.
Yes, conditions like vestibular disorders, digestive imbalances, and hormonal changes can contribute to motion sickness symptoms.
Most patients begin to see improvements within a few weeks, with full symptom relief often occurring within 6-8 weeks.
Yes, acupuncture is a safe and effective treatment for reducing nausea, improving balance, and alleviating symptoms of motion sickness.
Yes, IV therapy helps restore hydration, balance electrolytes, and provide essential nutrients, which can help reduce motion sickness symptoms.
Yes, IV therapy helps restore hydration, balance electrolytes, and provide essential nutrients, which can help reduce motion sickness symptoms.
We are an out-of-network provider but offer superbills for reimbursement. Lab tests and certain treatments may be partially covered by insurance.
Patients Medical specializes in gently helping the patient identify the root cause of their medical issues and then assist them to recover from their problems to help them move forward to good health.
To schedule an in person on Tele-medicine appointment, please call our office at (212) 794-8800 or email us at info@PatientsMedical.com We look forward to hearing from you
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