Migraines are characterised by severe, seizure-like, throbbing headaches that start very suddenly and usually only affect one side of the head. Migraines are often accompanied by nausea with vomiting, sensitivity to light and sound, dizziness, visual disturbances, speech disorders and symptoms of paralysis. 

 

Painkillers containing the active ingredients paracetamol, acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) and ibuprofen help to treat mild migraines. For more severe migraine attacks, the doctor must prescribe special migraine medication. In addition to cold compresses, children should preferably be given medication containing paracetamol.

 

In addition, cold compresses on the neck and forehead provide relief. Acupressure or acupuncture therapy can provide long-term help for patients suffering from migraines. It is best to seek advice from a naturopath. Nowadays, acupuncture treatments are even covered by some health insurance companies.

 

If you suffer from chronic migraine attacks, you should have a medical examination in order to identify and eliminate the factors that trigger the attacks. Trigger factors can be certain foods, changes in the weather, stress or noise. 

 

Particularly severe migraine attacks with visual disturbances and signs of paralysis should be examined immediately by an emergency doctor.