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Best hospitals and doctors for migraine treatment abroad

Leading hospitals

Cost for treatment

Migraine diagnosis
1457
Diagnosis and conservative treatment of migraine
4154
Neurological rehabilitation Phase C
2000
University Hospital Jena
University Hospital Jena
Overall rating8.9 / 10
According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital Jena regularly ranks among the top German medical facilities! The hospital has positioned itself as a multidisciplinary medical facility with a long history of more than 200 years. Since its foundation, the hospital has been constantly developing and modernizin
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According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the University Hospital Halle (Saale) is one of the best medical institutions in Germany! The history of the hospital goes back more than 300 years, and during this time it has managed to gain an excellent reputation not only in Germany, but also throughout the world. The hospital pos
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The University Hospital Rechts der Isar Munich was founded in 1834. It combines long traditions with the very latest advances in modern medicine. The medical facility includes 33 specialized departments and 20 interdisciplinary centers, where patients can receive top-class medical care in all medical fields. The hospital annuall
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According to the authoritative Focus magazine, the University Hospital Duesseldorf ranks among the top Germany hospitals! The hospital is an excellent example of a combination of high-quality health care, research and teaching activities. With more than 50,000 inpatients and about 300,000 outpatients every year, the hospital is
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University Hospital Essen
University Hospital Essen
Overall rating9.6 / 10
According to the authoritative Focus magazine the University Hospital Essen ranks among the top German hospitals! With 27 specialized departments and 24 institutes, the hospital in Germany is a maximum care medical facility. The hospital has 1,300 beds for inpatient treatment. A highly qualified medical team of more than 6,000 e
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According to the prestigious Focus magazine, the HELIOS University Hospital Wuppertal ranks among the top medical facilities in Germany! The hospital rightfully enjoys the status of the maximum care medical facility and provides its high-quality services in all modern fields of medicine. The hospital operates on the basis of the
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The University Hospital Saarland Homburg is the largest hospital in the city of Homburg and the most important medical facility in the region. The hospital, which currently has 30 specialized departments and 20 institutes, was founded in 1947 and operates on the basis of Saarland University. The hospital plays a leading role in
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The University Hospital Giessen UKGM positions itself as an ultramodern medical facility with outstanding quality of medical care. The hospital presents almost all areas of medicine, ranging from ophthalmology to traumatology and dentistry. The priorities of the hospital’s activities include surgery, neurosurgery, oncology
The Tel Aviv Sourasky Medical Center is the second largest and one of the most advanced healthcare and research facilities in Israel. It began its work in 1961, but it is still popular among the local population and attracts thousands of international patients. The multidisciplinary medical center covers an area of ​​150,000 m&s
The Marien Hospital Duesseldorf is a modern medical facility in the very center of Duesseldorf and a recognized Research Center. The foundation stone of the hospital was laid back in 1864 with the support of the Catholic Church. The Christian principles of helping and supporting patients have not changed at all over the years, b
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The Vivantes Neukölln Hospital is the maximum care hospital and one of the largest healthcare facilities in Berlin.  There are more than 20 specialized departments and centers, including pediatric departments. In total, the hospital has 1,200 beds. The hospital uses innovative technologies and the latest treatments, as
The Memorial Sisli Hospital Istanbul is the largest and leading medical complex in Turkey, which meets the highest standards of medical care when providing the advanced diagnostics and treatment using the very latest methods. The hospital is part of the Memorial Health Group – it was the first project of this provider of m
PAN Clinic Cologne
PAN Clinic Cologne
Overall rating9 / 10
The PAN Clinic Cologne is a multidisciplinary medical facility that combines advanced medicine, excellent quality of patient care and a high level of comfort. Founded in 1999, the clinic is located in the very heart of Cologne. During this time, the medical complex has gained long clinical experience, but at the same time it has
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The Asklepios Hospital Barmbek Hamburg is an academic hospital of the University of Hamburg. The hospital was opened in 2005, and today it is one of the best and most modern medical centers in Europe. The priority areas of specialization of the medical facility are emergency medical care and comprehensive treatment of cancer, ur
The Primus Super Speciality Hospital New Delhi is a modern medical facility, which is distinguished by extremely high quality and standards of medical service. The hospital is located in the heart of New Delhi, in the capital of India. During its design and construction, the most advanced medical technologies from around the wor
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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