Cold and migraine: tips to prevent crises during the winter

Cold and migraine: tips to prevent crises during the winter


Dr. Thaís Villa, a migraine neurologist, explains the necessary care

The lower thermometers turn on a warning to about 30 million Brazilians, in total the population in Brazil suffering from migraines, according to the World Health Organization (WHO)

Typical winter dry air can be a triggering factor to trigger crises in those who have the disease. A chronic and hereditary neurological condition, characterized by brain hyperexcitability. Unlike triggers such as stress or stimulating foods, which can be monitored and avoided – the weather conditions are completely out of our control. That is, they are inevitable triggering factors, which makes the cold a real challenge for those who suffer from migraine.




Has a treatment

Although migraine does not have a cure, precisely because it is a hereditary disease, it is possible to control its symptoms. The intense municipalities of the condition of the condition are also disabled most of the time.

The neurologist Thas Villa, a specialist in the diagnosis and treatment of Embranania, founder of the Brazil headache center, a pioneering and unique clinic in the 360th treatment of the disease, underlines that the control of the migraine is in integrated and multidisciplinary treatments, taking into consideration the peculiarities of each patient.

“The integrated treatment includes the individual needs of each patient, with full attention to him. It is essential to know that, with adequate treatment, the chances of crisis decrease and the person can return to pain without pain, as it should be”, says Thaís Villa.

As soon as possible, the better

With the accompaniment of health professionals specialized in disease, as well as the use of modern and safe therapies – such as the application of botulinum toxin – it is possible to reduce the frequency and intensity of the crises, significantly improving the quality of life of the patient.

The doctor advises that the person with migraine is looking for a neurologist and starts a treatment, which is complex and has many repercussions on the patient. Even vascular complications (as an increased risk of stroke and heart attack), as well as losses in the quality of life, such as changes in sleep and humor, the tendency to anxiety and cognitive problems, among others.

“The integrated treatment aims to control symptoms and diseases. It should combine therapies with cutting -edge medicines and lifestyle adjustments, with a multi -professional team, offering individualized treatments. So providing the patient so well through the control of the disease and symptoms that occurs”, adds Thaís Villa.

Source: Terra

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