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New Delhi: Migraine attacks are one of the worst pains any person can endure. Migraines are described as a cerebrovascular disorder marked by throbbing, pounding pain which happens usually on one side of the head.
The pain is so high that it is accompanied by nausea and vomiting.
What causes nausea and vomiting during a migraine attack?
Many people do feel that after vomiting, the pain halts for a while and so they try and induce it but there are different reasons why it could happen.
Rachel Colman, a headache specialist at the Hartford Healthcare Headache Center told Healthline in an interview that vomiting could be the end of a migraine attack as it may involve sudden beginning and ending of gut movement.
“For some vomiting is the end of a migraine. For others, it is merely a feature that accompanies migraine. Sometimes, the gut slows or even stops moving and as the migraine ends, the gut begins to move again, and the vomiting is an accompanying feature of the migraine ending, as the GI tract starts to work again,” she said.
According to Dr. Roderick Spears, a neurologist, nausea, and vomiting can also be a cause of anorexia in some people. “If they have mild nausea, it might present as what we call anorexia, where you just don’t have an appetite; you don’t want to eat because you feel like you will get sick,” Dr. Spears told Everydayhealth.com. “For more full-blown nausea, the person may be sweating, and if they don’t stop the migraine, they’re going to start vomiting,” he added.
According to the American Migraine Foundation, nausea and vomiting usually occur during the prodrome phase of migraine. This phase signals the beginning of a migraine but can last several days.How to get rid of nausea and vomiting?
Experts believe that there has to be an individual-based treatment plan for getting rid of both nausea and migraine as everyone experiences different symptoms.
While some new-age drugs outline cure for migraines, here is a list of a few natural methods that can help alleviate both nausea and vomiting:
- Drink ice-cold water or hydrating beverages
- Eat light and bland, home-cooked foods
- Avoid junk, fried, and spicy food
- Eat slowly and chew the food properly
- Avoid doing any activity right after eating
- Avoid brushing teeth after eating
- Take adequate rest
- Do not self-medicate and contact your doctor
Disclaimer: Tips and suggestions mentioned in the article are for general information purposes only and should not be construed as professional medical advice. Always consult your doctor or a dietician before starting any fitness programme or making any changes to your diet.
