Is migraine easy to treat?

Written by Zhang Hui
Neurology
Updated on September 07, 2024
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Migraine, a type of disorder that frequently occurs, causes substantial pain, with patients experiencing severe headaches, nausea, vomiting, and other symptoms. Generally, migraines are manageable and not particularly difficult to treat, although they are prone to recurrence. Treatment primarily consists of pharmacotherapy, including non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for pain relief, as well as specific medications such as triptans and ergot derivatives, all of which are highly effective. Some patients might also benefit from using benzodiazepines, which serve as sedatives and hypnotics, providing favorable outcomes. If migraines frequently disrupt life, preventive medications may be used to decrease their occurrence, including calcium channel blockers and antiepileptics, which are quite effective. (Note: The answer is for reference only. Take medications under the guidance of a professional physician, and do not self-medicate.)

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Which part to massage for migraine?

Migraine is a clinical symptom where the patient perceives pain. Which areas should we massage? This depends on specific clinical symptoms of the patient. For example, if the pain occurs in the forehead, we would select acupuncture points on the forehead such as Yangbai and Zanzhu, including Sizhukong and Jingming. For distal points, we can choose Neiting to massage. Of course, if the pain is at the top of the head, we can select local points like Baihui and Tongtian, and choose Xingjian for distal points for massage. If the pain is on the sides of the head, we would select the wrist bone and Sizhukong, and then choose Waiguan for distal massage.

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Can migraines cause vomiting?

Patients with migraines may experience vomiting, which is one of the most common complications of migraines. The occurrence of vomiting in migraines is mainly because the headache may affect the vomiting center in the brainstem, such as affecting the solitary nucleus. Damage to the solitary nucleus can lead to gastrointestinal dysfunction and result in vomiting. Many patients find that their headache symptoms are alleviated after vomiting. In terms of treatment, on one hand, it is necessary to correct the occurrence of migraines, mainly by administering pain relief medications and allowing the patient to rest in a quiet environment. For vomiting, antiemetic medications can be given to the patient, either orally or by muscle injection. Most patients show significant clinical improvement after treatment. (Please use medication under the guidance of a doctor.)

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Can migraines be cured?

From the current medical development perspective, it is very difficult to completely cure migraines. Migraine is a disease that is prone to attacks, primarily caused by dysfunction of certain blood vessels. Some also believe that abnormal changes in the trigeminal ganglion can also lead to migraines. Migraines are prone to recurrence, and can be triggered by fatigue, poor sleep, bad mood, anxiety, and depression. When a migraine attack occurs, the pain can be quite severe, generally ranging from moderate to severe, accompanied by significant nausea, vomiting, and other clinical manifestations, and a feeling of vascular pulsation during the headache. The treatment plan mainly involves the administration of pain relief medications. If migraine attacks are frequent and the pain during attacks is severe, severely affecting daily life, preventive treatment with medication can be given. These medications can reduce the frequency of migraine attacks, but achieving a complete cure remains very challenging.

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What should you pay attention to in daily life if you have migraines?

Patients with migraines should pay attention to maintaining a regular daily schedule, avoid staying up late, avoid overworking, and ensure sufficient sleep. Additionally, there are some foods that can trigger migraine attacks, such as pickled foods and salty vegetables, which contain nitrites that may provoke migraines. Other foods, like certain dairy products and red wine, can also trigger migraine attacks. Patients who experience migraines should try to avoid these types of foods to minimize occurrences. What is a migraine? Migraines typically present as unilateral head pain. A common symptom before the onset of a migraine headache is experiencing prodromal symptoms such as changes in vision, blurred vision, altered shapes, and seeing rippling patterns. These symptoms appear shortly before the headache begins, characterizing a typical migraine attack. During an attack, one can take pain relief medication to ease the pain. Migraines generally do not cause significant health issues, and even without medication, the pain usually resolves within a few hours, so there is no need to worry excessively. The main focus should be on the above points to reduce the frequency of migraine attacks. (Please use medication under the guidance of a doctor.)

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What should I do if I always have migraines?

Migraine is a disease that severely affects quality of life. During a migraine attack, patients experience moderate to severe headaches, accompanied by nausea, vomiting, photophobia, phonophobia, and daily life is severely affected. Activities such as climbing stairs can progressively worsen the headache. If migraines occur frequently and severely affect daily life, it is advisable to undergo preventive treatment. Preventive medications primarily fall into three categories: the first category includes receptor blockers, the second category consists mainly of anti-epileptic drugs, and the third category comprises calcium channel blockers. These medications can effectively prevent the onset of migraines and can be taken under the advice of a doctor. Additionally, it is important to maintain a stable mood and ensure adequate sleep to prevent the onset of migraines.