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VIMS may refer to: *Motion sickness (Visually Induced Motion Sickness), the discomfort experienced when motion is seen but not felt. *Vijayanagara Institute of Medical Sciences, a medical college in Bellary, India *Virginia Institute of Marine Science, a graduate school for the study of oceanography at The College of William & Mary in Williamsburg, Virginia, USA *Cassini-Huygens#Instruments, Visual and Infrared Mapping Spectrometer, an instrument of the Cassini robotic spacecraft mission *Ramakrishna Mission Seva Pratishthan and VIMS, Vivekananda Institute of Medical Sciences, a medical institution & hospital in Kolkata, India {{disambig ...
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Motion Sickness
Motion sickness occurs due to a difference between actual and expected motion. Symptoms commonly include nausea, vomiting, cold sweat, headache, dizziness, tiredness, loss of appetite, and increased salivation. Complications may rarely include dehydration, electrolyte problems, or a lower esophageal tear. The cause of motion sickness is either real or perceived motion. This may include from car travel, air travel, sea travel, space travel, or reality simulation. Risk factors include pregnancy, migraines, and Ménière's disease. The diagnosis is based on symptoms. Treatment may include behavioral measures or medications. Behavioral measures include keeping the head still and focusing on the horizon. Three types of medications are useful: antimuscarinics such as scopolamine, H1 antihistamines such as dimenhydrinate, and amphetamines such as dexamphetamine. Side effects, however, may limit the use of medications. A number of medications used for nausea such as ondansetron ar ...
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