And headache It can be a specific annoyance or a disabling ailment, something that those who have migraines know very well, of which there are more than five million people in Spain, according to data from the Spanish Society of Neurology (SEN).
The causes that trigger migraines are not expensive, but it is quite common for those who suffer from them are not correctly diagnosed and choose to self-medicate with over-the-counter pain relievers instead of using appropriate medication. It is quite common to try different tricks to calm headaches, like the one proposed by emergency technician Miguel Assal.
The trick to stop headaches
Social networks have become a way to share knowledge and some professionals have wanted to take advantage of this to help other people. This is what the emergency technician Miguel Assalwho uses his TikTok account to share those tips that can make people’s lives a little easier. In one of his videos he wanted to talk about how to stop headaches.
“Does your head hurt? Do you suffer from migraines?” he begins by asking his followers, and then gives them a solution. “Turn on the hot water, fill a bucket and put your feet in”. A trick that works and Assal himself is in charge of explaining the reason: “The heat dilates the blood vessels in your feet and moves the blood away from the head and towards the extremities. And that’s when the magic happens: peripheral vasodilation. This reduces pressure on the blood vessels in the head, which are often dilated in a migraine. “It will also help you relax and reduce stress.”
This trick is obviously not miraculous, It does not have to work for all people or for all types of migrainebut although putting our feet in hot water does not reduce the pain of a migraine, it can always help us relax a little, because the heat on the feet helps to relax the central nervous system, as well as reduce stress and muscle tension, which can be a great help.
How to reduce or control migraines
Although it is best that it be our medical professional who is in charge of giving us the guidelines to follow or indicate the most appropriate medication for each case, there are also certain measures or tricks that can be put into practice to prevent the appearance of migraines or reduce their pain if they occur.
There are certain foods that can trigger them, so it is best to avoid them, such as processed products, some fruits, such as bananas, or foods rich in nitrites, such as bacon and sausages, among others. A good rest and regular exercise They can help and it is also advisable to avoid skipping meals or excessive alcohol consumption, as well as letting the pain develop before taking the first measures.
In front of the first symptoms Some things can be done, in the hope that the migraine does not get worse, such as maintaining good hydration and avoiding caffeinated drinks (although sometimes that caffeine can help relieve the pain), try to sleep or rest in a dark roomwith a cold cloth on his head. Every person is different and not all migraines are the same, which is why it is so important to find the solution that works for each patient, something that can take a while.
References
Managing migraines at home: MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia. (s. f.). https://medlineplus.gov/spanish/ency/patientinstructions/000420.htm
Migraines: measures to prevent pain. (s. f.). Mayo Clinic.
