Which area is moxibustion applied for migraines?

Written by Feng Ying Shuai

Traditional Chinese Medicine

Updated on November 28, 2024

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Migraines can be relieved through moxibustion by targeting specific acupoints to alleviate headache symptoms. Firstly, local acupoints can be selected; for migraines, you can use the Ah-Shi points, and also massage points such as the temples, Si Zhu Kong, Jiao Sun, Shuai Gu, and Feng Chi. Additionally, based on differential diagnosis, distant acupoints may be chosen. For instance, if the migraine is caused by external pathogens, add Feng Chi and Feng Fu points. If caused by phlegm and turbidity disturbances, add Feng Long and Zu San Li to clear phlegm and reduce turbidity. For migraines due to deficiency of qi and blood, add Qi Hai, Xue Hai, and Zu San Li to nourish yin and replenish qi, with the aim of treating deficiencies and alleviating pain.

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What causes migraines?

Migraine is a relatively common disease, and the possible causes of this disease are as follows: First, it may be related to genetics, with about 60% of migraines being familial, which strongly suggests that genes may be significantly related to the onset of migraines; Second, it is also clearly related to certain internal environments and hormone levels. For example, some women experience migraine attacks during menstruation. Additionally, the triggers for attacks also include drinking alcohol, consuming vasodilator drugs, eating chocolate, and consuming food additives containing sodium glutamate. The pathogenesis of this disease is not yet very clear, and it may be related to vascular dysfunction.

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Does a migraine hurt a lot?

Migraine is a severe type of headache, but generally does not last long and usually does not come with symptoms of limb weakness or nausea and vomiting. It often resolves on its own after a few hours, even without treatment. Typical migraine attacks often have some precursory symptoms related to vision changes, such as blurred vision, distorted shapes, or the appearance of water-like ripples; these symptoms are followed shortly by headaches, either on one side or both sides of the head. Migraines do not generally have a major impact on one's health. During an attack, taking ibuprofen sustained-release capsules can help alleviate the pain. Additionally, it is recommended to avoid staying up late and overworking. Certain foods, such as pickled products, salty vegetables, and nitrates, can trigger migraines; some dairy products and red wine can also provoke headaches, so it is best to avoid these foods to prevent migraines.

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How should migraines be treated?

The treatment of migraines is actually quite simple. During an attack, oral pain relievers can be taken to temporarily relieve pain, but it is crucial to first confirm whether it is indeed a migraine attack. This is because some organic cerebrovascular diseases, such as cerebral hemorrhage and subarachnoid hemorrhage, can also present symptoms of headache. Mistaking these for migraine and taking pain relievers could delay proper treatment. If it is confirmed to be a migraine, then pain relievers can be taken for treatment. Migraines often recur, typically causing unilateral headaches, and visual aura symptoms may appear before an attack. Even without treatment, symptoms usually subside completely within a few hours. It is best to investigate conditions mentioned like cerebral hemorrhage or subarachnoid hemorrhage, which are organic changes that can cause similar symptoms. Once diagnosed, the treatment becomes straightforward. Normally, it is important to be aware of and avoid triggers for migraines, such as staying up late, consuming salty pickled vegetables and other foods, red wine, and cheese, as these may trigger migraines. (Please use medications under the guidance of a professional physician and do not medicate blindly.)

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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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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.