A solution to unbearable pain that disrupts your everyday life
If you are not sure how and why you experience frequent headaches, at the Lohius Filipović Polyclinic we conduct a multidisciplinary specialist examination that clearly reveals the causes of your problems and gives an adequate solution that will prevent or reduce pain in the head.
Headache is a very unpleasant symptom that can have various causes. We have all experienced it at least once in our lives, and therefore we are aware of how much it can limit us in performing everyday activities.
If you are not sure how and why you experience frequent headaches, at the Lohius Filipović Polyclinic we conduct a multidisciplinary specialist examination that clearly reveals the causes of your problems and gives an adequate solution that will prevent or reduce pain in the head.
In medical diagnostics, we share over 200 different types of headaches. The basic division of headaches divides them into two large groups:
Primary headaches occur for an unknown reason and occur in the form of migraines, tension headaches or cluster headaches. Secondary headaches occur as a result of some known and defined cause – infections, vascular diseases or head trauma.
Secondary headache can occur, although very rarely (1%), in the case of brain tumors. However, it is important to note that people who complain of headaches in 98% of cases suffer from primary headaches.
Although most headaches go away on their own over time, or with the use of painkillers, they can sometimes be present for a longer period.
Intense headaches can disrupt your daily life, cause discomfort in the workplace and take up most of your productive time.
For an adequate diagnosis of headaches, it is necessary to listen to specialists from various medical fields, and going to each of them can be exhausting and stressful.
In order to make the diagnosis procedure easier and faster, we have gathered a group of highly qualified experts at the Lohuis Filipović Polyclinic who will diagnose each type of headache and treat it successfully.
With a multidisciplinary approach, it is easier for us to treat the most severe forms of headaches that occur more than 15 days a month – chronic daily headaches, which include chronic migraine, chronic tension headache and headache caused by medication.
Our experts specialize in the following areas:
The neurological approach provides insight into the state of the nervous system, including the health of the brain and spinal cord. Abnormalities in the area can be responsible for the occurrence of headaches.
ENT specialists will take care of the health of the ear, nose and throat and detect possible complications of the upper respiratory tract that could result in continuous headaches.
A gynecologist and endocrinologist will find out if migraine attacks are related to the menstrual cycle or a hormonal disorder.
By examining the oral cavity, the dentist can detect potential causes of headaches that can occur due to the growth of wisdom teeth, problems of the temporomandibular joint or facial nerves.
An acupuncture specialist can help by targeting the specific point that triggers the headache.
Headache problems can be diagnosed with the following tests:
Some disorders, such as anemia, can be directly related to the occurrence of headaches, and blood counts can give insight into such problems.
Brain imaging gives us insight into the development of potential abnormalities that cause headaches, such as tumors.
With this scan, specialists get a detailed overview of the structure and patency of blood vessels in the brain; Disorders of the blood vessels of the brain – aneurysms – can be diagnosed.
An ultrasound scan can clearly assess the condition of the blood vessels of the neck.
An electroencephalography examination provides a detailed insight into your brain activity , which can decipher the reason for the occurrence of continuous headaches.
MRI and CT scans of the sinuses give an overview of the patency and possible narrowing of the pathways that make it difficult for you to breathe and have sinusitis, and thus headaches.
With a flexible endoscope, we examine the airways and identify possible abnormalities in tissue development, such as the growth of polyps in the nose, hypertrophy of the nasal concha or deviation of the nasal septum.
Headaches caused by hormonal escalations are more common in women, and are often associated with the menstrual cycle and menopause.
Depending on the severity of the case, we can opt for different methods of treating the headache.
In slightly weaker cases, we can recommend therapy that is related to changes in your lifestyle habits, or even manual therapy that would reduce tension in the head area.
If the pain in the head is still present, we can opt for certain medications or even the administration of a botulinum toxin A injection (Botox).
In the case of moderate to severe headaches that cannot be prevented by these therapies, we opt for safe and minimally invasive surgical procedures, such as nose, sinus and migraine surgery.
At the Lohuis Filipović Polyclinic, we have gathered a team of experts who work together to find the right therapy for each type of headache.
In order for headaches to be successfully treated, we use knowledge and experience combined with the most advanced technologies in creating an individual approach to treatment.
Whether it’s specific medications, Botox, or routine surgical procedures, we strive to reduce headaches and restore your normal quality of life.
Make an appointment for a headache examination by calling +3851 2444 646 or fill out our online form.
The main goal of LF Polyclinic is to improve the quality of life and health of our clients by providing them with top-notch healthcare services.
