Mal de debarquement

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Mal de débarquement syndrome (MdDS; French: syndrome du mal de débarquement, lit. 'disembarkment illness syndrome'), also known as disembarkment syndrome, is a neurological condition usually occurring after a cruise, aircraft flight, or other sustained motion event. The French phrase mal de débarquement translates to "illness of disembarkment". MdDS is typically diagnosed by a neurologist or an ear nose and throat specialist when a person reports a persistent rocking, swaying, or bobbing feeling (though they are not necessarily rocking). This usually follows a cruise or other motion experience. Since most vestibular testing proves to be negative, doctors may not see clear signs as they attempt to diagnose the syndrome. A major diagnostic indicator is that most patients feel better while driving or riding in a car, i.e., while in passive motion. MdDS is unexplained by structural brain or inner ear pathology and most often corresponds with a motion trigger, although it can occur spontaneously...

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