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The Bundeswehr Hospital Berlin enjoys a reputation as one of the leading medical facilities in Germany, where patients receive top-class medical care corresponding to the high standards of European university medicine. The medical center is an academic hospital of the Charite University Hospital Berlin – the largest and th
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Beta Clinic Bonn

Beta Clinic Bonn

Overall rating9.7 / 10
The Beta Clinic Bonn is a modern private healthcare facility with 20 specialized departments. In addition, the clinic cooperates with 30 independent doctors of various specializations, most of whom have their own private practices. The doors of the clinic first opened for patients in 2008. Since that time, the medical facility h
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University Hospital Ulm

University Hospital Ulm

Overall rating8.7 / 10
The University Hospital Ulm is an advanced medical complex that provides patients with high-class medical care using the very latest scientific achievements. The medical facility has been performing successful clinical activities for more than 40 years and has long earned an excellent reputation throughout Europe. The hospital r
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According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the Charite University Hospital Berlin occupies the first place in the rating of the top German medical facilities! The hospital is one of the largest and leading university medical complexes in Europe. The hospital in Germany provides modern diagnostics and treatment of patients, a
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According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital of Ludwig Maximilian University of Munich is regularly ranked among the best medical institutions in Germany! The hospital is the largest multidisciplinary medical facility, as well as a leading research and training center in Germany and Europe. The hospital is proud of i
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According to the reputable Focus magazine, the University Hospital Frankfurt am Main ranks among the top German medical facilities! The hospital was founded in 1914 and today is a well-known German medical facility, which combines rich traditions and scientific innovations. A medical team of more than 6,500 employees cares about
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According to the reputable Focus magazine, the University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Dresden ranks among the top five German hospitals! The hospital is the benchmark for modern high-quality medicine. Positioning itself as a maximum care medical facility, the hospital represents all medical fields. There are 26 specialized depart
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According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital Muenster ranks among the top German hospitals! The hospital belongs to the most prestigious medical institutions in Germany. The hospital is distinguished by a high professionalism of its doctors, state-of-the-art technological equipment and the availability of the most ad
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According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital RWTH Aachen ranks among the top German hospitals! As a maximum care university medical facility, the hospital guarantees patients first-class medical services combined with a respectful and human attitude. The hospital integrates all the modern options for the
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According to Focus magazine, the University Hospital Heidelberg ranks among the top five hospitals in Germany! The hospital is one of the most advanced and reputable medical institutions not only in Germany, but throughout Europe. There are more than 43 specialized departments and 13 medical institutes, which cover all fields of
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According to the Focus magazine in 2019, the University Hospital Würzburg ranks among the top national German hospitals! The hospital is one of the oldest medical facilities in Germany. The centuries-old traditions of first-class treatment are combined with the very latest achievements of modern evidence-based medicine and
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According to the Focus magazine, University Hospital Erlangen ranks among the best medical facilities in Germany! The hospital is one of the leading healthcare facilities in Bavaria and offers top-class medical care distinguished by the close intertwining of clinical activities with research and training of medical students. The
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According to the Focus magazine, the University Hospital Hamburg-Eppendorf ranks among the top ten hospitals in Germany! Since its foundation in 1889, the hospital has taken a leading position in the European medical arena and still occupies it until today. A highly competent medical team of more than 11,000 employees takes care
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The University Hospital Marburg UKGM offers patients modern diagnostics and comprehensive therapy at the international level. As a maximum care hospital, the medical facility specializes in all fields of modern medicine ranging from ophthalmology to traumatology and dentistry. The main areas of specialization of the hospital are
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According to the prestigious medical publication Focus, the University Hospital Tuebingen ranks among the top five German hospitals! The hospital was founded in 1805, therefore it is proud of its long history, unique experience, and outstanding achievements in the field of medical care, as well as research and teaching activitie
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University Hospital Bonn

University Hospital Bonn

Overall rating9.2 / 10
According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the University Hospital Bonn ranks among the top ten medical facilities in Germany! The hospital was opened on January 1, 2001, although in fact it inherits the medical facility, which operated at the Faculty of Medicine of the University of Bonn. The hospital in Germany combin
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About the disease

Migraine is a condition that is associated with visual sensitivity to light and intense headaches. Recurrence of this type of headache may begin in childhood or adulthood. There are two main types of migraines: classical and common. A classical migraine is accompanied by sensory disturbances, called aura, while the common migraine causes only the intense headache. According to Mayo Clinic, this type of headache is three times more common among women. Furthermore, migraine sufferers usually have a family history of this condition.

In the days before the onset of a migraine, the sufferer may experience prodrome symptoms such as food cravings, weakness and low energy or irritability and stiffness in the neck. The attack phase, which is usually the most severe phase of the migraine, can last anything from 3 hours to 3 days. Once this acute phase has passed, the sufferer may experience frequent mood swings, being happy and even euphoric at one moment, only to be suddenly sad the next. Postdrome symptoms also include feeling incredibly tired.

A migraine can be triggered by various factors, such as bright (especially flashing) lights, heat, continuous loud noise and hormonal changes (in women). People who do not get enough sleep or do not eat enough are also prone to migraine attacks. In some cases, alcohol consumption and smoking can precipitate the onset of an attack as well. 

Symptoms

  • Severe headaches (especially, throbbing on one side)
  • Neck stiffness
  • Mood swings
  • Frequent yawning
  • Sensitivity to light (especially, bright or flashing) and loud noises
  • Dizziness
  • Nausea

Diagnosis

  • During a general examination, the doctor will ask the patient about the severity of the headaches, their duration and also the symptoms that appear before or after the attack.
  • The patient will also be asked whether any other family members suffer from migraines, as this condition can run in the family.
  • Imaging tests, such as CT and MRI scans, can be used to rule out other illnesses that could be causing similar symptoms to migraines.
  • A blood test can rule out problems with blood vessels, which could be causing headaches.

Treatment

  • Conservative treatment includes the prescription of pain relievers.
  • Preventive medications can also be prescribed if the acute phase usually lasts longer than 12 hours and if the patient has 4 or more attacks a month. These medicines can reduce the frequency of attacks, their severity and duration. However, they must be taken cautiously to avoid side effects. 

Authors: Dr. Vadim ZhiliukDr. Sergey Pashchenko