What causes migraines with nausea?

Written by Zhang Hui
Neurology
Updated on September 02, 2024
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Patients with migraines often experience significant nausea and vomiting, which is also an important diagnostic criterion in the diagnosis of migraines. The reason migraines cause nausea is primarily due to abnormalities in the trigeminal ganglion of migraine sufferers. These impulses may be transmitted to the solitary nucleus in the brainstem, which is mainly responsible for some autonomic nerves and closely related to vomiting. When the solitary nucleus is affected, obvious vomiting naturally occurs. Many migraine patients find that their symptoms are somewhat relieved after vomiting. The main treatment for migraine-induced vomiting is to have the patient rest quietly and take appropriate pain relief medication. If vomiting is pronounced, it is recommended that the patient take antiemetic drugs orally, preferably by muscle injection, which generally provides quick symptom relief.

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What to do if you always have migraines?

Migraine attacks are related to insufficient rest, staying up late, fatigue, or poor sleep, as well as certain foods consumed ordinarily, such as pickled foods and salted vegetables, which contain nitrites. Nitrites can trigger migraine attacks. Other foods like some dairy products and red wine can also easily trigger migraines. If migraines recur frequently, it's important to first identify the causes, such as staying up late or poor sleep. For poor sleep, sedative and sleep aid medications can be taken, and try to avoid staying up late. Also, consider if you frequently consume pickled foods, dairy products, or red wine, and if so, try to correct these habits, which might reduce the frequency of migraine attacks. Furthermore, during a migraine attack, you can take some pain relievers to alleviate the symptoms. (The use of medications should be under the guidance of a doctor.)

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What to eat for migraine?

Patients with migraines, when suffering from an attack, need to take some medications for treatment. Commonly used medications include non-steroidal anti-inflammatory painkillers, which are effective for many patients. Additionally, specific anti-migraine drugs, such as ergot preparations, can also be used. Dietary considerations are also important; it is recommended that migraine sufferers eat plenty of fresh vegetables and fruits to help supplement sufficient folic acid and vitamins, which have a very beneficial impact on blood vessels, because migraines are caused by vascular dysfunction. Furthermore, eating foods rich in B vitamins, such as lean meats, rice, millet, and sorghum is advisable. Migraine patients should avoid eating pickled foods, cheese, or chocolate.

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How to treat migraines?

The treatment of migraine includes pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods. During the acute phase, pain relievers can be used when an attack occurs, and this should be done under the guidance of a doctor. After the acute phase, preventative treatment may also be necessary. Preventative pharmacological treatment should also be under the guidance of a doctor. There are also some non-pharmacological treatments, such as maintaining a healthy lifestyle, identifying and eliminating triggers of migraine attacks, and ensuring good daily routines. For some patients whose migraines may be related to menstrual cycles, it's important to check hormone levels for preventative medication. (The use of medications should be conducted under the guidance of a professional doctor.)

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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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Where to treat migraine?

Migraine is a common disease in neurology, so if a patient suffers from migraines, they definitely should seek treatment in neurology. Neurologists have extensive clinical experience in the diagnosis, differential diagnosis, and treatment of migraines. This is a very classic type of vascular headache, which is significantly related to disorders in vascular constriction and dilation functions. Some studies also suggest that it may be related to trigeminal vascular complex lesions. In this regard, the main treatment for patients involves the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory painkillers for symptomatic treatment. If the headache is severe, ergot preparations or triptans may be administered for treatment. (Please use medicine under the guidance of a professional physician.)