Why Does My Child Get Travel Sick? A Parent’s Guide to Motion Sensitivity Travel sickness can turn a family journey into a stressful experience. A child may become pale, quiet, sweaty, dizzy, nauseous or suddenly vomit during a car journey, coach trip, ferry crossing, flight or theme-park ride. For some families, it happens occasionally. For others, every long drive becomes a challenge. Parents often ask: “Is this just normal travel sickness, or could there be something wrong with my child’s ears or balance system?” The reassuring answer is that travel sickness is common in children and is often manageable with practical steps. However, some children have symptoms that are more severe, persistent or associated with other problems such as dizziness, headaches, hearing symptoms or balance concerns. Mr Gaurav Kumar, Consultant ENT Surgeon , assesses children with ear, hearing and balance-related concerns from London, East London, Brentwood, Romford, Ilford, Redbridge, Chelmsford and...
What does a lump behind your ear mean? đź‘‚ "Demystifying Lumps Behind the Ear: Know the Culprits!" đź‘‚ Ever felt a mysterious lump behind your ear? It's crucial to decode the potential reasons behind it. Here's a guide to common causes: 1️ ⃣ Cysts: Fluid-filled sacs, like sebaceous cysts, can form due to blocked skin glands. While typically harmless, they may become infected, causing redness and pain. 2️ ⃣ Acne: Blocked pores and follicles can result in acne, forming lumps that may become infected, even behind the ear. 3️ ⃣ Lipomas: Harmless fatty lumps beneath the skin, usually painless and soft. They differ from cysts in their deeper location. 4️ ⃣ Skin Abscesses: Infections can lead to a build-up of fluid and swelling. Pus may form, resulting in a painful and tender lump. 5️ ⃣ Enlarged Lymph Glands: Reaction to potential infections. Posterior auricular lymph nodes may swell, forming painless pea-sized lumps. Usually triggered by sk...