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The application of Botox helps prevent headaches and migraines in cases where classic medications do not have the desired results.
According to existing research, about 12 to 15% of adults suffer from migraines. Women are more likely to suffer from migraines than men, in a ratio of 3:1. Migraine is a complex neurological disease that can have a number of symptoms, the most important of which is a headache.
Migraine is defined as an attack of headache, usually on one side of the head. It can last for hours or days and be so severe that it prevents normal functioning and activity
The application of Botox helps prevent headaches and migraines in cases where classic medications do not have the desired results. Botox works on migraines by blocking impulses in the sensory nerves that transmit pain signals.
At the Lohuis Filipović Polyclinic, we have developed a protocol for applying injections with a minimum dose of Botox, every 3-6 months, and with them we target the nerves that are usually migraine triggers. Botox can be applied to multiple places including the forehead, temples and back of the head.
Our experts doc. dr. sc. Boris Filipović , otorhinolaryngologist and subspecialist in plastic surgery of the head and neck, and dr. sc. Peter Lohuis , otorhinolaryngologist, subspecialist in plastic surgery of the head and neck, somnologist have been participating in research on the effects of Botox on headaches for 15 years and have written several scientific articles on this topic.
We use state-of-the-art tests when diagnosing migraines, including our own LF screening protocol. With the help of these tests, we create an individualized approach to therapies.
A significant role in the treatment of migraine is played by avoiding the factors that trigger migraine attacks, changing lifestyle habits and choosing the appropriate therapeutic method. A migraine attack can be caused by a variety of factors or migraine triggers . Trigger factors).
The factors that cause migraine headaches can be complex and often overlap, so it is extremely important to know how to recognize and avoid them.
The most common triggers that lead to an acute migraine headache attack are:
We could say that each migraine is unique and can be triggered by one or more triggers that vary from individual to individual, but also from one migraine attack to another. Therefore, an individual approach in the treatment of migraine is necessary.
For people suffering from this condition, it is important to pay attention to the symptoms that occur and the factors that cause a migraine attack.
In the process of finding the right diagnosis, keeping a headache diary can be very helpful. In it, you record information about the frequency of headache occurrence, localization, intensity and type of pain, as well as all other accompanying symptoms that occur with pain.
This diary is very helpful not only in diagnosis, but also in the selection of therapeutic procedures such as Botox for migraine.
Migraine is the result of complex pathophysiological changes that occur in the brain, and the mechanism of occurrence is not sufficiently known.
It is believed that the peripheral sensory nerves, which surround the blood vessels of the brain, are responsible for the painful stimulus that occurs at the junction of these blood vessels with the nerves and creates pain signals that travel to the brain, causing a migraine attack.
Various therapeutic procedures for the treatment of migraine headaches, including Botox for migraine, are aimed at interrupting or preventing an acute migraine attack.
Botox for migraines helps relax the nerves and blocks the transmission of pain impulses , thus reducing headaches.
The most effective method of treating migraine with Botox is application to the areas where the headache occurs and which the patient himself indicates. It is predominantly the forehead, the temple area and the back of the head.
The drug is applied to the predominantly painful area in minimal doses. Migraine headaches often occur unilaterally, i.e. on only one side of the head. In the case of migraine treatment with Botox, we apply it symmetrically to painful areas.
If the headache occurs in the forehead area on one side of the head, the other side is treated with Botox in the same way to preserve the aesthetically important area and maintain facial symmetry.
The injection itself is done in carefully measured doses, with small needles with the use of a local anesthetic and lasts approximately 15 minutes, depending on the size of the treated area.
After Botox migraine therapy, it is necessary to avoid going to the sauna, steam bath and solarium for the next week.
The doses of Botox for migraine, the place of application and the frequency of the procedure are recommended by a specialist doctor for each patient individually based on the symptoms and the overall clinical picture.
Indications for the treatment of migraine with Botox are various and depend on the overall clinical picture. Before deciding on therapy, it is necessary to conduct a detailed examination and consultations with specialist doctors.
Indications for Botox migraine therapy:
Clinical studies show that Botox migraine therapy leads to a reduction in the total number of days when headaches occur. Also, the number of days during which patients had less pain or no headaches at all increased, and they reported fewer absences from work due to headaches.
Especially effective Botox therapy is in the case of CHRONIC MIGRAINE – where the pain occurs more than 15 days a month.
In another study, almost half of the patients who had only 2 Botox migraine treatments reported that the severity of pain, during the headache, was reduced by at least 50% and that they could control it more easily with some basic medications such as Ibuprofen, Aspirin, Lecadnol and the like.
Doctors believe that Botox for migraines works by blocking molecules, called neurotransmitters, that transmit pain signals in the brain. Botox is an obstacle on this path, stopping the painful stimulus before they reach the nerve endings around the head and neck.
In order to decide on Botox migraine therapy, it is necessary to make a good diagnosis, especially considering the fact that a large number of people with migraine do not seek medical help. According to some studies, almost half of the subjects with headaches and as many as 36.3% of the subjects with migraine have never visited a doctor.
The aforementioned data speak in favor of the fact that migraine is generally underdiagnosed, and consequently insufficiently treated. Most patients decide to self-medicate, not recognizing the severity of migraine symptoms, and few seek medical help.
According to the World Health Organization, migraine is one of the most common neurological disorders and the 3rd specific cause of disability worldwide. Migraine carries a great personal, family and economic burden that worsens with the increasing frequency of migraine headaches.
It is a complex disease with many symptoms, the most important of which is headache. In addition to headaches, the following symptoms may occur:
The first symptoms of migraine can appear as early as childhood, and most often appear during adolescence and adulthood. Severe migraine headaches usually last about 4 hours, and in the absence of therapy, they can last up to 3 days.
Migraine headaches are characterized by extreme throbbing pain, usually on one side of the head. The frequency varies from person to person, and can occur once a month or several times a year.
There are several different types of migraines; Migraines with or without aura are the two primary forms.
Aura occurs before or with headache in 25% of patients. It includes flashes of light, visual field failures, tingling on one side of the head, arm or leg.
The symptoms of migraines are specific to each person, and they can also be different from one migraine attack to the next. We recommend that all people with one or more of the mentioned symptoms contact our Headache Center, because Botox for migraine may be a suitable therapeutic solution just for them.
Living with migraines is not easy. For patients suffering from this serious medical condition, the quality of life is significantly impaired.
Patients with migraine have significantly lower productivity, more absenteeism from work or school, and less participation in family and social activities.
If you are one of these people, we definitely recommend consulting with our top multidisciplinary team of doctors. Contact us with confidence so that together we can come up with the best therapeutic solution for you.
Today, you can choose from a number of available migraine treatments. Depending on the severity and frequency of migraine, at the Headache Center of the Lohuis Filipović Polyclinic we can offer you medications, acupuncture, non-invasive procedures such as Botox for migraine or surgical treatment of migraine.
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.
