Early detection, proper treatment combined with lifestyle adjustment will help control the disease and reduce recurrence frequency.
According to MSc.BS Nguyen Ngoc Doan Thuy, Department of Traditional Medicine, Thu Duc General Hospital, Migraine is a recurrent headache with moderate to severe severity. The pain is usually rhythmic, appears on one side of the head and can last for many hours, even days. Many patients have to temporarily stop working, rest in a dark room or avoid noise to be able to endure the pain.
In addition to headaches, patients may also experience symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light, sound or smell. However, many people have a habit of buying pain relievers themselves to use whenever symptoms appear. According to doctors, abuse of pain relievers can make the disease more difficult to control, and increase the risk of affecting the liver, kidneys and digestive system.
During the examination, the doctor will assess the pain location, the nature of the pain, the duration, the frequency of recurrence as well as the triggering factors to determine the cause and choose appropriate treatment methods.
According to traditional medicine, Migraine belongs to the scope of "Thien dau thong" syndrome, related to unfavorable blood circulation or organ dysfunction. Therefore, treatment is not only aimed at cutting pain but also towards regulating the body and reducing factors that cause the disease to recur.
At the Department of Traditional Medicine, Thu Duc General Hospital, patients may be prescribed to combine traditional medicine with non-drug methods such as acupuncture, massage, acupressure. These methods help relax nerves, reduce muscle tension in the head and neck area, support blood circulation and improve pain symptoms.
Doctors recommend that to limit Migraine attacks from recurring, patients need to get enough sleep, avoid staying up late, eat regularly, limit prolonged stress and not overwork. When headaches recur frequently, the level of pain gradually increases or affects daily life and work, patients should go to a medical facility for examination and timely treatment. Migraine can be completely controlled if detected early and treated in the right direction.
