Almost everyone knows the brief moment of relief when you finally have solid ground under your feet after hours on a boat. But what happens when that feeling simply doesn’t go away?
What lies behind Mal de débarquement syndrome (MdDS) is stuck:
- Meaning of the term: „Mal de Débarquement“ comes from French and literally translates as „sickness of disembarking“.
- Travel sickness vs. country sickness: Typical travel sickness occurs during movement while driving. Country sickness, on the other hand, only develops when one is back on solid, immobile ground.
- When does it become chronic? A slight swaying for a few hours after a ship or train journey is completely normal and harmless. However, if the swaying sensation persists for weeks or months, it is referred to as Mal de Débarquement.
- The paradoxical key symptom: When standing still or lying down, the ground constantly shifts; however, when you sit back in the car or are in passive motion, the symptoms suddenly improve or even disappear completely!
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