Knowledge section
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Physician-reviewed articles on treatment options and conditions. These articles do not replace medical advice.
Mobile Palliative Care Teams: Supporting Seriously Ill People at Home
When a serious illness changes everyday life, many people wish to remain in their own home for as long as possible. In Austria, mobile palliative care teams support patients and their families in exactly this setting – with professional expertise, empathy and a well-coordinated network.
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Palliative Sedation: When Symptoms Can No Longer Be Eased Otherwise
In the final phase of life, symptoms can arise that cannot be adequately relieved despite all available treatment. In such situations, palliative sedation is a medically and ethically carefully considered option to reduce suffering.
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Grief and Farewell: Supporting Relatives in Palliative Care
A serious illness and the loss of a loved one place enormous demands on relatives. Yet no one needs to walk this path alone – professional bereavement support and a wide range of services are available in Austria.
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Advance Healthcare Directive and Enduring Power of Attorney: Self-Determined Planning in Austria
What happens if you can no longer make decisions for yourself? With an advance healthcare directive and an enduring power of attorney, you can decide today who will speak for you and which medical measures you wish to receive.
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Nutrition and fluids in the final phase of life: what makes sense?
During the dying phase, hunger and thirst change fundamentally — and so does the question of what truly benefits those affected. This article offers relatives and interested readers a factual overview of current recommendations on nutrition and fluid intake at the end of life.
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Breathlessness in seriously ill patients: causes and ways to provide relief
Breathlessness is among the most distressing symptoms in palliative care – for those affected and their loved ones alike. This article explains possible causes and outlines measures that may help to provide relief.
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Pain Management at the End of Life: Options in Modern Palliative Care
Pain is among the most common and distressing symptoms in the final phase of life – yet modern palliative care offers many ways to relieve it effectively. This overview outlines the medicinal and non-medicinal approaches available and how individually tailored treatment can help preserve quality of life.
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Palliative Care in Austria: What Patients and Families Should Know
A serious, progressive illness fundamentally changes the lives of those affected and their loved ones. Palliative care supports people during this phase, with the aim of preserving quality of life, dignity and self-determination as much as possible.
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Protein Requirements in Daily Life and Sport: How Much Protein the Body Really Needs
Protein is more than a trend from the fitness world – it is a fundamental building block of our body. But how much protein do we actually need, and how can individual requirements be met sensibly?
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Hormonal Balance in Men: Testosterone, Fatigue and Quality of Life
Lack of drive, sleep problems or declining performance — many men know these complaints but put them down to age. Sometimes, however, a shift in hormonal balance is behind them, and this can be properly investigated.
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Gut Health and the Microbiome: How Your Gut Flora Can Influence Energy and Recovery
The gut is now regarded as a central organ for well-being, performance and recovery. Find out how the microbiome is linked to nutrient absorption, the immune system and energy balance — and how you can support your gut health in a targeted way.
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Mitochondria and Energy Metabolism: The Basis of Physical Resilience
Whether climbing stairs, exercising or working with concentration – every one of these activities requires energy from our cells. At the centre of this process are the mitochondria, whose function has a major influence on how resilient we feel in everyday life.
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Sports Performance Diagnostics: Procedure, Benefits and Significance
Anyone wishing to train in a targeted way benefits from objective measurements rather than gut feeling. Sports performance diagnostics provide exactly that – and can help to design training in an individual and health-conscious way.
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Recognising overtraining: warning signs of chronic overload in sport
When performance stagnates, sleep suffers and motivation fades, there may be more behind it than just a bad training day. Overtraining syndrome often develops gradually – and is frequently recognised only late.
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Vitamin D status: importance for muscles, bones and the immune system
Vitamin D is far more than just the "sunshine vitamin" – it plays a central role in bone stability, muscle function and immune defence. Particularly during the Austrian winter months, however, adequate supply cannot be taken for granted.
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Iron Deficiency and Performance: Recognising Symptoms and Seeking Medical Assessment
Fatigue, difficulty concentrating or a drop in athletic performance can be signs of iron deficiency. Read on to learn which symptoms are typical, which laboratory values matter and why a thorough medical assessment is important.
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Acute versus chronic: when pain becomes a disease in its own right
Pain is first and foremost an important warning signal from the body – but what happens when it persists? Find out how acute complaints can develop into chronic pain and why early treatment is so important.
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Injections and interventional pain therapy: procedure, indications and what patients can expect
When pain medication taken as tablets does not provide sufficient relief, targeted injections can be a useful addition. This article explains in plain terms how injections are carried out and in which situations they may be used.
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Joint Pain in Osteoarthritis: An Overview of Conservative Treatment Options
Osteoarthritis is one of the most common joint conditions and can significantly affect everyday life. Before surgery is considered, a wide range of conservative treatment options is available that may help relieve pain and support mobility.
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Fibromyalgia: Diagnosis and Holistic Treatment Approaches in Pain Medicine
Fibromyalgia is a complex pain condition that often has a profound impact on the lives of those affected. This overview explains how the diagnosis is made and which modern, multimodal treatment approaches can provide support.
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Pain After Surgery: What Patients Should Know About Postoperative Pain Management
Good pain management after surgery is more than just comfort — it supports healing and helps prevent complications. This article explains the building blocks of postoperative pain therapy and what patients can pay attention to.
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Understanding nerve pain (neuropathy): symptoms and treatment options
Burning, tingling or electric-shock-like stabs – nerve pain is often hard to classify and can place a considerable strain on daily life. This guide explains how neuropathic pain develops, how to recognise it and which treatment approaches are available today.
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Migraine and Tension-Type Headache: When a Pain Medicine Assessment Makes Sense
Headaches are among the most common complaints of all – but not every headache is the same. Those who understand the differences between migraine and tension-type headache can act more purposefully and find the right treatment.
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Chronic Back Pain: Causes, Diagnosis and Modern Treatment Approaches
Chronic back pain is one of the most common complaints in Austria and can significantly affect everyday life. This article provides a clear overview of possible causes, diagnostic steps and modern treatment concepts.
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Fatty Liver and Diet: What Science Knows Today
Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease often develops gradually and unnoticed – with diet and lifestyle playing a central role. This article summarises what current research tells us about its development, risk factors and nutritional approaches.
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Vegetarian and vegan diets: what to consider from a medical perspective
Plant-based eating is increasingly popular – and can offer many health benefits. To ensure your body remains well supplied in the long term, it is worth paying close attention to a few critical nutrients.
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Iron Deficiency: Causes, Symptoms and Nutritional Assessment
Fatigue, difficulty concentrating or brittle nails may point to an iron deficiency. We explain how it develops, the role nutrition plays and when a medical assessment is advisable.
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Type 2 Diabetes: How Diet Influences Blood Sugar
Daily nutrition is one of the most important levers in managing type 2 diabetes. Read on to learn which dietary approaches are well studied and how individual guidance can have a positive impact on the course of the disease.
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Overweight and Obesity: How Nutritional Medicine Can Support You
Overweight and obesity are far more than a matter of willpower — they are complex metabolic conditions that deserve comprehensive medical support. This article provides a factual overview of how nutritional medicine can help you reduce weight sustainably and stabilise your health in the long term.
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Nutrition in Hashimoto's Thyroiditis: What the Evidence Shows
For many people with chronic thyroid inflammation, the question arises whether the right diet can favourably influence the course of the disease. This article summarises what the current evidence actually shows regarding selenium, iodine, gluten and other factors.
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Recognising food intolerances: lactose, fructose and histamine at a glance
Abdominal pain, bloating or headaches after eating – many people suspect a food intolerance behind such symptoms. Read on to learn about the different forms, how they differ from an allergy and which diagnostic options are available in nutritional medicine today.
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome: The Role of Diet
Abdominal pain, bloating or changing bowel habits can point to irritable bowel syndrome. The right diet can often noticeably ease symptoms – provided it is tailored to the individual.
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Active and Passive Recovery: An Overview of Methods
Whether after an intensive run, a strength session or a demanding day at work, recovery is the foundation of performance and health. This article presents the main recovery methods and places them in a scientific context.
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Nutrition Around Training: What Matters Before and After Exercise
Anyone who exercises regularly benefits from a well-tuned diet – it supports performance, recovery and general well-being. This article provides a balanced overview of common recommendations for nutrient intake before and after training.
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Chronic Stress: How It Affects Performance and Recovery
Persistent stress can throw the entire body out of balance — from hormone regulation and sleep to the immune system. Understanding these connections allows you to take early action and preserve both performance and well-being in the long term.
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Sports Medicine Check-up: Sensible Before Returning to Training or Ambitious Goals
Anyone returning to sport after a longer break or training with ambition benefits from a thorough medical assessment. A sports medicine examination can help identify risks early and plan training in a targeted way.
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Heart Rate Variability (HRV): What It Reveals About Strain and Recovery
Heart rate variability is considered a sensitive indicator of the interplay between tension and regeneration. Those who interpret its signals correctly can manage training, daily life and recovery more consciously.
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Recognising overtraining: signs, causes and sensible countermeasures
More training does not automatically mean more performance – on the contrary: those who consistently push beyond their limits risk overtraining syndrome. Read on to learn how to spot the early warning signs and take sensible action.
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Micronutrients in Sport: Which Vitamins and Minerals Matter for Active People
Regular exercise places higher demands on the body's metabolism. This overview looks at which micronutrients can play a role in performance and recovery – and what to bear in mind.
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Improving Sleep Quality: How Restful Sleep Supports Physical Recovery
Restful sleep is more than just a nightly break – it is a key building block for health, performance and well-being. Anyone looking to improve their sleep quality benefits in many ways, from muscle development to immune defence.
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Recognising overtraining: symptoms, causes and medical assessment
Anyone who exercises regularly knows the interplay between exertion and recovery. If recovery is neglected over the long term, overtraining syndrome can develop – with far-reaching consequences for body and mind.
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome: The Role of Nutrition
Abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhoea or constipation – irritable bowel syndrome can place a heavy burden on daily life. A mindful approach to nutrition can be an important building block in easing symptoms.
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Micronutrients in Sport: What Blood Values Can Reveal About Performance
Anyone who trains regularly has an increased need for certain vitamins and minerals. A targeted blood analysis can show whether the body is optimally supplied – and where possible deficiencies may impair athletic performance.
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Sleep and Recovery: Why Restorative Sleep Boosts Performance
Restorative sleep is more than a nightly pause – it is the foundation for physical and mental recovery. Here you can find out what role deep sleep, hormones and sleep hygiene play.
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Recognising Overtraining: Signs, Causes and Sensible Recovery
When the body becomes weaker rather than stronger despite regular training, overtraining syndrome may be the underlying cause. We show how to spot the typical warning signs early and how to restore a healthy balance between exertion and recovery.
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Strength Training After 50: A Sports Medicine Perspective
Muscle can be built at any age – including beyond 50. Anyone who follows a few basic sports medicine principles can do a great deal for their health, mobility and quality of life through targeted strength training.
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Travel Medicine Consultation: How to Prepare for Trips Abroad
A long-haul trip requires careful planning – not only regarding flights and accommodation, but also in terms of health. A travel medicine consultation helps to identify risks and to prepare in good time for your destination.
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Exercising in the Heat: How to Protect Your Circulation and Fluid Balance
High temperatures place particular demands on the body during exercise. With the right precautions, sport in hot weather can be enjoyed safely, even at the height of summer.
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Understanding Cholesterol Levels: LDL, HDL and Total Cholesterol
Cholesterol is essential for life – but levels that are too high are considered a risk factor for cardiovascular disease. This guide helps you to better understand and interpret your laboratory results.
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Back to Sport After Injury: A Step-by-Step Return
Whether a torn ligament, muscle fibre injury or fracture – after a sports injury, many people want to get active again as quickly as possible. A structured return is essential to avoid setbacks and re-injury.
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Safety and Risks of Infusion Therapy: What Patients Should Know
Infusions are now used for many conditions – from deficiencies to supportive pain management. Being well informed can make the treatment feel calmer and safer.
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Private or Contracted Doctor: What Are the Differences?
Anyone seeking medical care in Austria often faces the question: private doctor (Wahlarzt) or contracted doctor (Kassenarzt)? Both models have their merits — the differences mainly concern billing, appointment scheduling and the type of care provided.
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Muscle Strain or Tear? First Steps After a Sports Injury
A sharp pain in the thigh during a sprint, a pulling sensation in the calf while playing tennis – sports injuries often strike unexpectedly. But is it a harmless strain or already a torn muscle fibre? This article explains the differences and shows how to react correctly.
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Micronutrient infusions: what role does the blood test play?
A micronutrient infusion can provide the body with targeted amounts of vitamins, minerals and trace elements. To ensure that the therapy is meaningful and safe, careful diagnostics by means of a blood test should always come first.
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Tiredness and Exhaustion: Possible Causes and Sensible Assessment
Anyone who feels constantly tired often first thinks of too little sleep or stress. Yet persistent exhaustion can also have physical causes that can be properly assessed and treated.
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Understanding Performance Diagnostics: What Lactate Tests and Spiroergometry Reveal
Anyone wanting to train with purpose benefits from objective measurements rather than gut feeling. Lactate tests and spiroergometry provide valuable insights into endurance, metabolism and training zones – helping to avoid both over- and under-exertion.
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Magnesium Infusion: Uses, Mode of Action and Medical Indication
A magnesium infusion can be a useful medical measure in cases of confirmed deficiency or specific clinical conditions. This article explains the areas of application, how the mineral works in the body and what should be considered before treatment.
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Vaccinations for Adults: Which Boosters Are Recommended in Austria?
Vaccination protection plays an important role for health in adulthood as well. Here is an overview of which boosters the Austrian vaccination schedule recommends and what you should keep in mind.
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Sports Medical Examination: Procedure, Content and Sensible Intervals
A sports medical examination helps to assess individual fitness for exercise and to identify health risks at an early stage. Anyone who exercises regularly or wants to start doing so can benefit from a sound medical assessment.
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Infusion Therapy for Long Covid: Current Insights and Complementary Approaches
Many people continue to experience persistent exhaustion, concentration problems or pain months after a coronavirus infection. This overview explains what role infusion therapy may play in long Covid and what the science currently says.
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Understanding High Blood Pressure: Values, Causes and Lifestyle Factors
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in Austria – and often goes unnoticed for a long time. This article explains in plain terms which values apply, which causes play a role and how lifestyle can influence blood pressure.
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Avoiding Running Injuries: What Recreational Athletes Should Know
Running is healthy, affordable and for many the quickest route to better fitness. However, typical overuse problems such as runner's knee or Achilles tendon irritation can disrupt training – with the right knowledge they can often be avoided.
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Restorative Infusions for Exhaustion: What They Can and Cannot Do
Tiredness, lack of drive, the feeling of being "drained": in such phases, restorative infusions are often in demand. But what is the medical basis behind them, and where are the limits of this treatment?
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Cold or Flu? Symptoms, Differences and Course at a Glance
A runny nose, cough and fever – everyone knows these complaints, but they don't always have the same cause. Knowing the difference between a common cold and influenza helps to judge when rest is enough and when medical advice is sensible.
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Preventive Health Check-Up in Austria: Procedure, Content and Benefits
The annual preventive health check-up is one of the most important services offered by the Austrian healthcare system. It can help identify risks at an early stage and support long-term health.
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High-Dose Vitamin C Infusion: Background, Possible Applications and Limitations
High-dose vitamin C infusions are increasingly requested in complementary medicine. What is the scientific basis, when may they be considered as a supportive measure – and where are their limits?
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Infusion Therapy: Procedure, Applications and What Patients Can Expect
Infusion therapy can be a useful complement to a range of medical treatments – from pain relief to the targeted delivery of fluids and micronutrients. This overview explains in clear terms how an infusion works, when it is used and what you can expect as a patient.
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Before and after botulinum toxin treatment: practical advice for everyday life
Treatment with botulinum toxin is a well-established procedure in aesthetic and therapeutic medicine. Following a few simple guidelines before and after the appointment can help support a smooth recovery.
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Botulinum Toxin: Possible Side Effects and Safety Considerations at a Glance
Botulinum toxin is one of the most widely used active substances in aesthetic and neurological medicine worldwide. Like any treatment, it can have side effects – a balanced overview helps in making informed decisions.
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Migraine and chronic headache: what can treatment with botulinum toxin achieve?
Anyone who regularly suffers from severe headaches knows the strain this places on everyday life. For chronic migraine, botulinum toxin has been used for several years as a supplementary treatment option – we summarise what this therapy can do and for whom it may be suitable.
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Botulinum Toxin for Excessive Sweating: Treatment Options for Hyperhidrosis
When sweat stains dominate everyday life, the burden can be considerable. Botulinum toxin can be a complementary option to reduce heavy sweating in the underarms, hands or feet.
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Understanding Expression Lines: When Can Botulinum Toxin Be Useful?
Forehead lines, frown lines and crow's feet are among the most common traces left by our facial expressions. This article explains how they develop – and when treatment with botulinum toxin may be considered from a medical and aesthetic perspective.
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Wrinkle treatment with botulinum toxin: a step-by-step guide
How does a wrinkle treatment with botulinum toxin actually work in a private medical practice? This article guides you clearly through each step – from the initial consultation to aftercare.
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Botulinum toxin: effects, uses and what to consider
Botulinum toxin type A has become an established part of modern medicine and aesthetic treatment. This overview explains in clear terms how the substance works, where it is used and what is important to consider before a treatment.
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Migraine in Everyday Life: Lifestyle Factors That Can Influence Symptoms
Migraine is more than just a headache – it can significantly affect everyday life. This overview looks at the role that sleep, exercise, nutrition and stress management can play in the frequency and intensity of attacks.
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Migraine in Women: How Hormonal Fluctuations Influence Attacks
Women experience migraine considerably more often than men – one key reason lies in the female hormonal system. Understanding these connections can help to identify triggers and, together with medical guidance, develop suitable strategies.
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Migraine prevention: when prophylactic treatment can be useful
Anyone who regularly suffers from migraine attacks often wonders whether they can be avoided. Targeted migraine prevention can reduce the frequency and intensity of attacks – provided certain conditions are met.
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Acute migraine treatment: an overview of medication options
A migraine attack can disrupt daily life from one moment to the next. This overview explains which medication options may help to ease symptoms and what to consider when taking them.
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Keeping a Migraine Diary: Guide and Benefits for Diagnosis
A well-kept migraine diary can help identify triggers and plan medical treatment more precisely. We explain what matters when documenting attacks and how to proceed step by step.
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Migraine triggers: Which factors can favour an attack
Migraine is more than just a headache – individual triggers often play a decisive role. Those who know their personal triggers can frequently prevent attacks more effectively.
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Recognising migraine: typical symptoms and how to tell it apart from tension-type headache
Throbbing pain, nausea, sensitivity to light – is this already a migraine or just an ordinary headache? This overview helps you recognise the typical signs and distinguish migraine from tension-type headache.
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Infiltration Therapy in Pain Medicine: Application, Procedure and Limits
Targeted injections can be a useful addition to the treatment of chronic spinal and joint pain. This overview explains how infiltration therapy works, when it is used and where its limits lie.
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Acute or chronic pain: when to see a pain specialist
Pain is an important warning signal from the body – but not every pain resolves on its own. Read here when a specialist assessment makes sense and which treatment options are available today.
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Joint Pain in Osteoarthritis: An Overview of Conservative Treatment Options
Osteoarthritis is one of the most common joint conditions and can noticeably limit daily life. The good news: before surgery is considered, numerous conservative treatment options are available that can relieve pain and help preserve mobility.
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Fibromyalgia: Symptoms, Diagnosis and Holistic Treatment Approaches
Persistent pain throughout the body, constant exhaustion and sleep problems – fibromyalgia syndrome often burdens those affected for many years. This article provides a clear overview of typical symptoms, the path to diagnosis and modern, interdisciplinary treatment options.
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Pain After Surgery: When a Pain Medicine Assessment Makes Sense
Pain in the first few days after a surgical procedure is normal – but what if the symptoms do not subside? We explain when a pain medicine assessment may be advisable and which treatment options are available.
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Understanding Nerve Pain: What Can Help with Neuropathies
Burning, tingling, numbness or shooting pain – nerve pain is often difficult to classify and can significantly affect quality of life. This article explains how neuropathies develop and which treatment options are available today.
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Migraine and Tension-Type Headache: Differences, Diagnosis and Treatment Options
Headaches are among the most common health complaints — yet not every headache is the same. Being able to tell migraine and tension-type headache apart makes it easier to find an effective treatment.
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Understanding Chronic Back Pain: Causes, Diagnosis and Treatment Approaches
Chronic back pain is one of the most common health complaints in the Western world and can significantly affect everyday life. This overview outlines possible causes, modern diagnostic procedures and the treatment approaches used in contemporary pain management.
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