Ski sickness or Häusler's disease is a form of
motion sickness which some skiers develop when weather conditions are bad. Poor visibility in heavy fog can bring on the condition as well as psychological factors such as fear of heights or fear of mountains. High speed and falling may also contribute as when descending rapidly atmospheric pressure changes in the ear from high to low altitude. Symptoms are similar to other sicknesses brought about by motion and include: dizziness,
headaches
Headache is the symptom of pain in the face, head, or neck. It can occur as a migraine, tension-type headache, or cluster headache. There is an increased risk of depression in those with severe headaches.
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and
nausea
Nausea is a diffuse sensation of unease and discomfort, sometimes perceived as an urge to vomit. While not painful, it can be a debilitating symptom if prolonged and has been described as placing discomfort on the chest, abdomen, or back of the ...
and in more extreme cases
vomiting
Vomiting (also known as emesis and throwing up) is the involuntary, forceful expulsion of the contents of one's stomach through the mouth and sometimes the Human nose, nose.
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.
In
whiteout conditions, the brain is unable to determine orientation or movement accurately. The condition is caused by the rhythmic turning motion of skiing and other effects such as a reduction in sensory feedback from constrained feet.
In 1995
Rudolf Häusler of the University of Berne was the first described to have this disease.
["Ski Sickness", Acta Otolaryngol (Stockh) 1995; 115: 1-2, 1995 Scandinavian University Press] Ski sickness could affect up to 10% of skiers.
Professor Häusler found that over-the-counter prescription medicines for motion sickness relieved the symptoms for most affected people.
References
External links
How To Avoid Motion Sickness
Motion sickness
Skiing
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