Motion sickness
Motion sickness or travel sickness or kinetosis is commonly experienced by many persons in symptoms such as dizziness, vomiting, nausea and headache. In most cases, travel sickness occurs when there is differences in perception of actual movement and the vestibular system.
Carsickness: happens more to those who are looking at the interiors of the car.
Airsickness: is a form of motion sickness that affects balance and equilibrium and is more common during aircraft tilts and interior seats.
Seasickness: occurs when a person experiences vertigo and nausea on traveling over water. The boat's rocking movement induces motion sickness.
Typically this form of travel sickness is treated with antihistamines and sedatives.
Tetanus
Tetanus or lockjaw is a bacterial disease that affects the nerves and muscles. Tetanus is caused by the Clostridium tetani bacteria that enter the body through a skin wound. The bacteria produce a neurotoxin that leads to muscle spasms. The muscles of the face and jaw are first affected. The area of the wound is also affected. The toxin then affects other parts of the body as it travels through the blood and lymph systems. Tetanus can be fatal if not treated promptly. Tetanus can occur in cases of injury such as small cuts, frostbite or burn. Tetanus-causing bacteria are found in soil, saliva or fecus and contaminated needles. Newborn infants can get affected by tetanus due to unsanitary conditions during childbirth.
Symptoms of tetanus include muscle spasms in the jaw. The patient may notice these spasms later in the neck, shoulders, abdomen and limbs. Fever and irritability are often noticed. Severe spasms can cause difficulty in breathing. If you have a wound, ensure that it is kept clean. If there is a risk of tetanus infection, the doctor may give a shot of tetanus vaccine. Antibiotics may also be prescribed. Sedatives may be given if the patient suffers from muscle spasms. Tetanus usually occurs in people who have not be immunized or havent had a booster shot.
Vertigo
Vestibular imbalance, an imbalance in the inner part of the ear is a major cause of vertigo. There are health conditions that contribute as well certain factors that can result in vestibular imbalance.
- Anemia and migraine can trigger vertigo.
- Signals possibility of stroke, brain tumor, multiple sclerosis, seizures or a bleed in the brain. Neck ailments like severe spondylosis.
- Cardiovascular disorders like low blood pressure, heart rhythms and valve diseases.
- Arthritic pains can contribute to aggravating vertigo.
- Inflammation or infection of the inner ear that aid with balance and sense movement.
- Viral illnesses like common cold and flu.
- Severe migraines, Meniere's disease that causes a buildup of fluid in the inner ear and extends a feeling of ringing in the ear.
- Decreased blood flow to the brain.
- Certain medications can damage the ear and lead to vertigo.
- Psychological disturbances, post-traumatic vertigo, and post-partum vertigo can cause an off balance feeling from time to time.
Intake of certain medications like anti-depressants, anti-seizure drugs, drugs to control high blood pressure, sedatives and tranquilizers may cause sudden dizziness. General health problems such as thyroid, vitamin deficiency, diabetes, anemia, and immune system diseases are other possible causes.
If dizziness or vertigo, dizziness or lightheadedness, dizziness or disequillibrium persists, you should seek medical attention immediately. Monitor and record the symptoms. Take it along and explain in detail to the medical practitioner. If constant dizziness is associated with chest pain, heart palpitations, shortness of breath, changes in vision or speech, serious head injury, leg or arm weakness, loss of consciousness that lasts for few minutes, it is best to seek emergency medical attention. It may imply a serious health condition. An in-depth diagnosis is urgently required.
Diagnostic tests that may be required include measuring blood pressure, ECG, hearing tests, neurological tests, balance testing and MRI. Many disorders can be treated with medication, surgery, diet, a change in lifestyle, or a combination of these.
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