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Migraine
Understanding recurrent headache attacks and finding suitable treatment.
What it involves
Migraine may cause throbbing, often one-sided headaches, nausea and sensitivity to light and sound. Movement can worsen the pain. Some people experience an aura beforehand, such as temporary visual disturbances. The frequency and severity of attacks vary considerably.
Triggers and assessment
Changes in sleep patterns, stress or hormonal fluctuations may contribute to attacks. A headache diary helps identify patterns and record days with pain or medication use. We discuss and examine your symptoms to distinguish migraine from other headaches. Imaging is not automatically necessary for a typical pattern.
Treating and preventing attacks
Treatment considers severity, frequency and accompanying symptoms. Suitable pain relief or migraine-specific medication may help individual attacks. Preventive treatment may be useful for frequent or particularly disruptive attacks. Regular sleep, activity, relaxation and daily routines complement treatment. Frequent use of medicines for acute attacks can itself perpetuate headaches.
When to seek immediate help
A sudden, unusually severe headache, or new weakness or speech difficulties, should not wait for a routine appointment. Call 112 in these situations. Headaches that have clearly changed, fever with a stiff neck or symptoms after a head injury also need prompt assessment.
Your appointment at the practice
Please describe your current symptoms when arranging an appointment. Bring your health insurance card, existing medical reports and an up-to-date medication list. Together, we will decide which next steps are appropriate for your situation.