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The reasons behind motion sickness faced by many people after a roller coaster ride or even riding a car or a boat. However, the gymnasts not do get motion sickness while performing.
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Motion sickness is the feeling of disagreement between the visually and vestibule system perceived movement. The brain receives mix signals by eyes and ears. This makes a person develop some symptoms of motion sickness. The symptoms of motion sickness are uneasiness, cold sweats, and dizziness. Some people even experience pale skin, increased production of saliva followed by a headache and fatigue.
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