What to do for a headache and trigeminal neuralgia?

Today I will share knowledge about how to deal with trigeminal neuralgia and headache. If it happens to solve the problem you are currently facing, don't forget to follow this website. Let's begin now! What should I do with trigeminal headache? Headache and vomiting are often associated. Generally, vomiting is caused by high intracranial pressure. Trigeminal neuralgia is extremely painful and difficult to bear. What should I do?

1. Massaging with an ice pack can interrupt the transmission of signals along the nerve pathway, replaced by temperature signals, which can alleviate pain. 2. If a man has trigeminal neuralgia, he can grow a beard to protect his face from cold, as cold sometimes triggers pain. 3. Pressing the Hegu point located between the thumb and index finger web can reduce facial pain. Use the thumb or index finger of the right hand to press the acupoint on the left hand for 1 minute, then press the acupoint on the right hand. Do not use this acupoint if pregnant.

4. To alleviate chest and abdominal pain, press the Jianshi point between the pericardium meridian. Place the thumb in the center of the inner wrist, about 2 finger-widths from the wrist, between the two bones of the upper limb, and press firmly for 1 minute, 3-5 times. Then repeat the pressure on the other side. Pressing the Waiguan point helps reduce pain in the upper body. Place the thumb at the middle of the front end of the upper limb, about 2 thumb-widths from the wrist joint, and press for 1 minute. Then repeat the pressure on the other side, pressing 2-3 times each time.

- Dr. Zhu Honghai How to alleviate trigeminal neuralgia? In terms of treatment principles, drug therapy is the preferred option for trigeminal neuralgia. For patients who do not respond to drug therapy, minimally invasive intervention or surgical treatment can be chosen. General treatment: Drug therapy should be preferred, such as carbamazepine. Some patients can achieve relief with only drug therapy. However, it is possible for the effectiveness of drug therapy to decrease over time or for adverse reactions (such as dizziness, headache, drowsiness) to occur. When drug therapy is ineffective, minimally invasive intervention or surgical treatment can be considered.

Trigeminal neuralgia is highly sensitive to various stimuli, especially cold stimuli. Patients should use warm water for rinsing, dress warmly in winter, and avoid cold stimuli to prevent pain attacks. Drug therapy: Currently, drug therapy is very effective for primary trigeminal neuralgia, especially for patients experiencing their first episode. However, the effectiveness of drug therapy for secondary trigeminal neuralgia is uncertain.

Primary trigeminal neuralgia: Carbamazepine: Preferred drug for treatment, used for epilepsy and trigeminal neuralgia. Adverse reactions may include dizziness and nausea, which usually disappear after discontinuation. Not recommended for use in pregnant women. Phenytoin: Used for treating epilepsy and trigeminal neuralgia. Adverse reactions may include dizziness and unsteady gait, which can subside after discontinuation. Blood drug concentration needs to be monitored during medication.

Gabapentin: Used as adjunctive treatment for postherpetic neuralgia, epilepsy, and trigeminal neuralgia. Adverse reactions may include drowsiness and dizziness, which can lessen or disappear with continued use of the medication. Not recommended for use in pregnant women. Pregabalin: Used for treating postherpetic neuralgia. Adverse reactions may include dizziness and drowsiness. The medication should not be abruptly discontinued and should be gradually reduced.

Treatment for secondary trigeminal neuralgia: During an episode, carbamazepine or phenytoin can be taken to alleviate the pain. Patients should maintain a cheerful mood, have a regular lifestyle, get adequate rest, and keep the surrounding environment quiet to avoid anxiety triggered by environmental stimuli that can induce or worsen the pain.

How to cure trigeminal neuralgia? Microvascular decompression surgery is the preferred surgical method for primary trigeminal neuralgia and is currently the only surgery that can cure trigeminal neuralgia. Microvascular decompression surgery is a minimally invasive procedure with small trauma, high safety, fast recovery, and a success rate of over 98%! Its effective cure rate for trigeminal neuralgia is over 95%, while the rate of ineffective treatment is less than 2%. Therefore, microvascular decompression surgery has unmatched therapeutic effects compared to other treatment methods for trigeminal neuralgia.

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