Learn more about headaches
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- DiaryApril 07, 2025
Why keep a headache diary?
A headache diary is useful for both you and your doctor. Based on your symptoms and how often you have headaches, your doctor will decide on further treatment.
- TreatmentApril 07, 2025
Side effects from medications
Are you experiencing problems with your medications?
- MigraineApril 07, 2025
What is a migraine?
Migraines are characterized by recurring throbbing headaches. They often occur together with other symptoms such as photophobia, nausea, and vomiting.
- AppointmentApril 07, 2025
Diagnosis
Migraines are characterized by recurrent moderate to severe headaches, often accompanied by photophobia, nausea, and vomiting. If you think you have migraines, talk to your GP.
- TreatmentApril 07, 2025
Migraine medications
Some people are so bothered by headaches that they need to take medication. In addition to regular painkillers, there are migraine medications you can take during an attack called triptans. If you suffer from frequent migraine attacks, you can also take daily medication to prevent new attacks.
- TreatmentApril 07, 2025
Treatment
Migraines can be treated in different ways. Your doctor can help you find what is right for you. This depends on factors such as how often you have attacks. Sometimes you need to try several types of treatment before you reach your goal.
- AuraApril 07, 2025
What is aura?
Auras are transient neurological symptoms that occur in connection with migraine attacks.
- HeadacheApril 07, 2025
What is the difference between migraines and other headaches?
When we talk about common headaches, we often mean tension headaches, which affect 30% of the population. When we talk about migraines, we mean a characteristic throbbing headache
- TreatmentApril 07, 2025
Self-treatment for migraines
Medications play an important role in the treatment of migraines, but self-care and preventive measures in everyday life are equally important. You can combine this with medication if necessary.