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- Many people are a little nervous about boarding a plane. Even if you're not the type to have anxiety, just the stress of finding your way through the airport can be enough to disturb your stomach.
- Motion sickness is another culprit of stomach problems on airplane flights. If this is you, try choosing a window seat near the front of the plane. You may also wish to chew gum or eat crackers to help steady your stomach.
- Traveling long distances in a short period of time doesn't just affect your sleep schedule. Many times, the combination of jet lag and less-than-gourmet airplane meals is enough to induce gastrointestinal problems as well.
- In 1995, the Department of Gastroenterology at Heinrich Heine University Hospital conducted a study on gastrointestinal problems on 190 airplane crew members. The crew reported a significantly higher rate of stomach problems than their coworkers who remained on the ground. However, the reason for these problems was unclear.
Anxiety
Motion Sickness
Jet Lag
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