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Causes of Travel sickness

Repeated movements such as going over bumps or round in a circle send lots of messages to your brain.

Your eyes think one thing about the position of your body, while your inner balance mechanisms in your ear feel something different. This sends your brain mixed messages and the conflict in your senses can make you feel sick.

Travel sickness can also be triggered by anxiety or smells, such as food or petrol. Sometimes trying to read a book or a map triggers travel sickness.

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