3 tips for managing migraines at work

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Having a right or anterior migraine affects our health and quality of work. Let's learn about right migraine, what is anterior migraine and how to prevent and manage this condition.

1. What is right migraine, anterior migraine?

If you have a right migraine, you will feel severe pain mainly located in the right half of the head. Anterior migraine occurs similarly but with the first half. Both anterior or right-sided migraines can last for several hours or even 2 to 3 days, often starting as a dull ache, followed by sharp pain that worsens with exertion. Migraine pain can move from side to side, for example from a right migraine to a left migraine, from an anterior migraine that radiates to the whole head.
In addition, when you have a right migraine, an anterior migraine, you may experience the following symptoms:
Feeling nauseous, vomiting: About 80% of migraine sufferers feel nausea and 50 % of migraine sufferers with vomiting; Sensitivity to light, sound or scent; Fatigue, appetite or loss of appetite, feeling thirsty; May have constipation or diarrhea; Mood swings; Decreased vision, blurred vision, may see black dots, wavy lines, flashing lights, unclear images; Hearing loss, tinnitus; Tingling or numbness on one side of the body, heaviness in the arms and legs, difficulty speaking clearly.

2. What causes you to have a right migraine, an anterior migraine?

Currently, doctors and scientists have not determined the exact cause of migraine headaches, whether it is anterior or right-sided migraine. However, the studies that have been done show that cerebral blood flow affects and contributes to migraines, which are common in people with vestibular disease. There is also research that suggests that overactive neurons send signals to activate the trigeminal nerve leading to the feeling of migraine. Here are the risk factors that may predispose you to a right or anterior migraine :
Genetics, family history: Many cases of right or anterior migraine have been reported also suffer from this disease. If one parent has a history of right or anterior migraine, the chance that their child will have a migraine is 50%. If both parents have migraines, the risk increases to 75%. Gender: Women get migraines three times more often than men. Age: Migraines can appear from the age of 10, but are more common in women between the ages of 30 and 45. Many women find that their migraines improve or go away after the age of 50. Hormonal changes: Many women experience right or migraine headaches before their period, when ovulating. , while pregnant or going through menopause . It can be caused by decreased blood flow to the brain, poor circulation in the brain or hormonal changes or birth control pills. Stress, sleep disorders: When the body is stressed, the brain will secrete substances that can affect blood vessels and lead to migraines. Food and Drugs: Certain foods and drinks containing caffeine, nitrates (such as pepperoni, hot dogs, MSG, etc.), or tobacco, and vasodilators can also trigger migraines. Changes in weather: Changes in barometric pressure during strong winds, storms, or changes in altitude can all cause a right or anterior migraine. Other risk factors: Depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, sleep disorders, and epilepsy may increase the risk of right-sided, anterior migraines.

3. What should I do when I have a headache?

Currently, there is no exact, unified answer to the question of what to do with a headache or migraine. However, when you notice signs of a right or anterior migraine, close your eyes and lie down in a dark, quiet room, apply a cold compress to your forehead, and drink plenty of water.
Here are 3 main tips that can help you manage migraines well:
Supplements with brain tonics, brain boosters, riboflavin, coenzyme Q10, melatonin, vitamins and minerals, herbs May help prevent and treat migraines. Patients who have experienced right or previous migraines should avoid the risk factors for the migraine they have experienced, make lifestyle changes such as reducing stress, practice eating and sleeping on a regular basis, and adjust their lifestyle. Regular moderate exercise, practice relaxation techniques such as meditation, yoga, breathing. In addition, physical treatments such as chiropractic, massage, acupressure, acupuncture, and craniosacral therapy can also relieve symptoms of right or anterior migraine. In short, either anterior or right-sided migraine can last for several hours or even two to three days, with sharp pain that worsens with exertion. Therefore, when having a migraine, the best way is to close your eyes and lie down in a quiet room, drink plenty of water to relieve symptoms. In case the pain does not improve for many days, the patient should go to a medical facility for examination, diagnosis and consultation with a doctor.
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Reference sources: webmd.com, time.com, healthline.com