The main aim of migraine treatment is to reduce the frequency, duration and intensity of attacks and their impact on quality of life, and to prevent complications.
Migraine is a neurological disorder in which recurrent attacks of moderate to severe pain usually affect one side of the head. Patients may report symptoms such as extreme sensitivity to light and sound, vomiting or nausea. Treating migraine requires an individualised, many-sided approach. The doctor studies in detail the patient's clinical history, the frequency, intensity and duration of the attacks, the triggering factors and the impact on quality of life.
During follow-up, the possible use of preventive medications (for example beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, anticonvulsants, antidepressants, CGRP monoclonal antibodies, gepants) is assessed. These medications need to be taken over a long period in order to reduce the number and severity of attacks. Symptomatic medications, that is, the medications used to stop the pain during an attack (triptans, NSAIDs and others), are aimed at improving the patient's comfort.
Outside the attack phase, lifestyle changes are recommended for the long-term prevention of headaches — managing stress, normalising the sleep routine, correcting eating habits (identifying and limiting foods and drinks that act as triggers). Non-drug approaches such as biofeedback, relaxation techniques, physical activity, physiotherapy and psychological support also have a preventive effect.
On the doctor's advice, local treatments such as botulinum toxin may also be considered in certain cases, particularly in the context of chronic migraine. Any procedures carried out are planned carefully, with the aim of reducing the frequency and intensity of the attacks.
The main aim of migraine treatment is to reduce the frequency, duration and intensity of attacks and their impact on quality of life, and to prevent complications. To achieve this, a treatment plan is drawn up that combines drug and non-drug methods and takes into account the patient's individual characteristics and the way the condition changes over time.