Why Vomiting during Travel

Vomiting during travel usually happens because of motion sickness, when the brain gets confused by mixed signals about movement from the eyes and inner ear.

What happens in the body

- The inner ear (balance organ) feels motion (turning, speed, bumps), while the eyes or body position may signal that you are “still”, or vice versa (for example, reading in a moving bus).

- This conflict between what the eyes see and what the vestibular system and body feel triggers a response in the brain areas that control nausea and vomiting.

- The body reacts with symptoms like nausea, sweating, dizziness, and sometimes vomiting, which can become worse with anxiety, strong smells, heat, or poor ventilation.

Why some people get it more

- People with a naturally sensitive inner ear, history of migraine, or certain balance disorders (like Ménière’s disease) tend to have more motion sickness.

- Children, younger adults, and those who read or use mobile phones in vehicles often experience symptoms more than others.

- Lack of fresh air, sitting at the back of a bus/car, facing backward in trains, and highly jerky driving all increase the mismatch of signals and raise the risk of vomiting.

Simple ways to reduce vomiting

- Sit where movement is least: front seat of car, near the middle of a bus, over the wing in a plane, or mid-ship on a boat, and face forward.

- Look at the stable horizon or road ahead, avoid reading/phone, keep windows slightly open or use fan/AC, and avoid heavy, oily meals, alcohol, and strong smells before and during travel.

- Close eyes and rest or lie back if possible; slow, repeated exposure (short trips that gradually increase) can help the brain adapt and reduce future episodes.

Medicines that can help

- Preventive medicines like scopolamine patches and older (first‑generation) antihistamines such as dimenhydrinate, meclizine, or cinnarizine can reduce nausea and vomiting if taken before travel, but often cause drowsiness.

- Evidence suggests these medicines are generally more effective than placebo for preventing motion sickness, but they should be used under medical advice, especially if you have other illnesses or take regular drugs.

If you personally vomit often while travelling (bus, car, or train), describe which vehicle, where you sit, and what you usually eat before travel, and the answer can be adapted step‑by‑step for your situation.

What should I do after vomiting

After vomiting from travel-related motion sickness, rest and rehydrate slowly to recover and prevent dehydration. Avoid eating right away and watch for worsening symptoms.

Immediate Steps

Lie down in a cool, quiet place to calm your stomach and reduce dizziness. Sip small amounts of clear fluids like room-temperature water or oral rehydration solution (ORS) every 5-10 minutes—start with 1-2 teaspoons to test tolerance.

Suck on ice chips if swallowing liquids feels hard, and use ginger tea or peppermint once nausea eases, as they soothe the stomach.

Reintroduce Food

Wait 30-60 minutes until nausea passes, then try bland foods like plain rice, banana, toast, or poha (which fits your usual diet) in small portions.

Eat frequently but lightly—your rice-dal-sabji routine can resume gradually once stable, avoiding oily, spicy, or heavy meals for 24 hours.

Watch for Dehydration

Check for dry mouth, dark urine, dizziness on standing, or reduced urination, common after vomiting with your sedentary lifestyle and 52kg weight.

Homemade ORS (1 liter water + 6 tsp sugar + 1/2 tsp salt) works well if commercial ones like Electral aren't available in Narnaund.

When to Get Help

Seek a doctor if vomiting lasts over 24-48 hours, you can't keep fluids down, see blood/coffee-grounds in vomit, or have severe pain/fever.

For your pilgrimage travel plans, carry ORS packets and anti-nausea meds like meclizine ahead.