How scary are migraines? Maybe a day is perfectly planned, but completely disturbed by the headache; or even waking up from the headache, the muddled nightmare can not do anything, the good mood of the holiday is completely ruined.
Have you and I, who have been plagued by migraines for many years, often wonder: What exactly triggers the grinding pain? And what are some ways to repel it?
01.
Why migraines?
Migraine is a common chronic neurovascular disorder that is closely related to blood vessels, nerves, and brain conductive substances.
Studies have found that more than half of migraines are related to excessive secretion of the brain conductive substance "CGRP", and CGRP will dilate blood vessels, so it will feel the blood vessels jumping on the head.
Factors that cause migraines
- Environmental changes: weather, temperature, humidity, light changes, etc.;
- Stress: school, family, interpersonal, work, etc.;
-Eat migraine-inducing foods: chocolate, dairy products, caffeinated beverages such as coffee, tea, cola, etc.
02.
Are you really having a migraine?
Migraine has a "bias" word, but it does not mean unilateral headache.
While most migraines are indeed unilateral, there are also people who suffer from both sides and even feel pain in the entire head. Therefore, timely self-judgment can help with further treatment.
Symptoms of migraine
Moderate to severe headache
Unilateral sensational headache
Pulsatile, twitching pain, like a jump in a blood vessel
Daily activities can exacerbate headaches
Nausea or vomiting
Fear of light and fear of noise
If the above 4 symptoms meet 2, and the following one, it can basically be judged as migraine.
In addition to these symptoms, we usually have to pay attention to the fact that if the headache is so much that it needs rest, photophobia, and nausea, it may also be caused by migraines;
If it is only an occasional pain, it may also be caused by poor work and rest, but if there are 3 or 4 times a month of pain, it is still recommended to seek medical diagnosis.
03.
How is migraine treated?
drug therapy
It is recommended that you use medicine rationally under the premise of following the doctor's advice, do not take medicine casually, if it is a very occasional headache, you can take general painkillers; but if you are diagnosed with migraine symptoms, you need to take medicine on time under the advice of the doctor.
Daily treatment
Maintain a regular schedule and a fixed sleep time;
Maintain regular exercise and replenish sufficient water;
Maintain an appropriate weight;
If it is a headache caused by diet, it is necessary to pay attention to reducing the intake of irritating drinks and foods, such as caffeinated drinks, chocolate, foods containing monosodium glutamate or nitrate.
Dietary therapy
According to research published in the British Medical Journal, appropriately increasing omega-3 intake can reduce the frequency and severity of migraines, while reducing omega-6 intake will also improve.
Foods containing Omega-3 include: marine fish (salmon, mackerel, saury, etc.), and seed foods (flaxseed, chia seed, pumpkin seed, etc.);
Foods that contain Omega-6 are: corn oil, soybean oil, refined foods (refined starch, fast food, fried food).
In addition, regular psychological assessments, such as emotional problems, work problems, interpersonal problems, etc., can also be arranged to improve their emotional state by learning reasonable stress management methods.
Whether you have a long-term headache or occasionally have a headache caused by stress, it is recommended that you start with the simplest way: regular work and rest, proper exercise.
For novices, you can start from light and intermediate aerobic exercise, especially in the morning, when the person's energy is more moderate, you can store energy for the day's work by opening the chest cavity, breathing fresh air, and improving mental activity.
Carry out aerobic exercise 3 days a week, 15 to 30 minutes a day (such as 5 minutes in the morning, 10 minutes in the afternoon/evening), you can do a little breathing and talking, don't use too much force at once; after adaptation, slowly increase the length of time, and add stretching, yoga and other relaxation content, you can also sleep better