How to relieve migraine and vomiting

Written by Zhang Hui
Neurology
Updated on September 21, 2024
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Many migraine patients also experience symptoms of vomiting, which is one of the most common accompanying symptoms of migraine. If vomiting occurs with a migraine, the following methods are recommended for relief: First, allow the patient to rest quietly, avoiding strong lights and loud sounds, which can exacerbate headaches and vomiting. Second, quickly terminate the headache attack, administer non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs for pain relief, and, if necessary, provide the patient with triptan preparations to quickly stop the headache. Third, sometimes the use of sedative-hypnotic drugs can also help reduce the symptoms of headaches and vomiting. Fourth, treat symptomatically; patients can be given muscle injections or oral antiemetic drugs for corresponding treatment, and most patients' symptoms of vomiting can be quickly alleviated.

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How to treat migraines

The incidence of migraines is still very high, and the pain can be quite severe, affecting patients' work and daily life, preventing them from resting well. The main treatments include the following: First, maintain the patient's emotional stability and keep the patient calm, avoiding strong lights and loud noises as much as possible to create a quiet environment. Second, administer oral non-steroidal analgesics for pain relief, or take ergot preparations for pain relief. Third, patients sometimes exhibit obvious anxiety and can take benzodiazepines for related treatment, as well as certain anti-anxiety medications. Fourth, if the patient experiences nausea and vomiting, symptomatic treatment should be given, including antiemetic medications. If the patient has frequent episodes, prophylactic treatment with receptor blockers can be used.

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Can migraine be treated with hot compress?

Patients with migraines are not advised to use heat compresses, as the heat may promote the dilation of blood vessels both inside and outside the skull, possibly worsening the migraine or even triggering an attack. Some people may experience migraines when taking hot baths, which is based on the same principle. Migraines are primarily caused by a dysfunction in the constriction and dilation of blood vessels, resulting in severe pain that is typically moderate to severe in intensity. The pain may be accompanied by nausea, vomiting, a pulsing sensation in the blood vessels, and clinical symptoms such as photophobia (sensitivity to light) and phonophobia (sensitivity to sound). In terms of treatment, it is important to rest and provide the patient with a quiet environment, free from loud noises and bright lights. Appropriate pain relief medications should be taken, and if nausea and vomiting occur, antiemetic medications should be administered as well. Most symptoms will quickly subside, but it is important to focus on prevention.

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How to alleviate migraine symptoms?

When a migraine attack occurs, the clinical manifestations are very obvious. The patient will experience moderate to severe headaches, accompanied by nausea and vomiting, which are quite painful. Generally, the following methods can be used to relieve the symptoms: First, most patients can take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory analgesics, which can inhibit the production of inflammatory mediators and have a significant effect on relieving pain. Second, if the patient's headache is very severe, they can also choose specific ergot preparations or triptan medications for treatment. Third, accompanying symptoms should be promptly addressed. If nausea and vomiting occur, some antiemetic agents can be administered via muscle injection. (Please use medication under the guidance of a doctor.)

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Migraine vertigo symptoms

There is a special type of migraine called vestibular migraine, where the main symptoms during an attack are significant dizziness, accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and unsteady walking. A headache may or may not occur. This type of migraine-induced dizziness is relatively common in clinical practice, and patients generally experience severe dizziness, along with pale complexion and cold sweats among other clinical symptoms. The treatment for the dizziness caused by this type of migraine primarily follows the treatment protocols for migraine attacks, and may include taking certain non-steroidal anti-inflammatory pain medications. Additionally, administering calcium channel blockers and antiemetic medications can also achieve very good results. Furthermore, some sedative medications can also be used and can improve the patient's symptoms.

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How many days can a migraine recover?

For most cases of migraines, patients generally recover within three days. If migraine-specific medications are administered, recovery can be faster, with symptoms significantly alleviated within a day. If a migraine persists for more than three days without recovery, it is known as a status migraine, and specific migraine medications need to be used, such as ergot preparations or triptan drugs, which are effective. Some patients with prolonged migraine duration may need sedatives and drugs to reduce intracranial pressure for symptomatic treatment. Patients with migraines must ensure adequate rest, ensure good sleep, and maintain stable emotions. (Medications should be used under the guidance of a doctor.)