The muscles in the head contract in wind and cold and in the worst cases this can induce a migraine attack in conjunction with other factors such as an inflammation in the brain.
'Sensitive people therefore always should wear a hat or other covering,' said Curt Beil of the BDN's governing council.
'Warmth and careful massages help the muscles to relax again,' said Beil, a neurologist from Cologne. If an actual migraine attack occurs, the pain could last for hours. The German Migraine and Headache Society says a mild to medium attack can be treated with non-prescription medications such as acetylsalicylic acid. In more serious cases, some prescription medicines can help.
But the pain relievers should never be taken for a long period of time without a doctor's supervision, Beil warned.
Migraines are one of the most common neurological illnesses. About 15 per cent of all woman and 7 per cent of all men in Germany suffer from one-sided, throbbing or acute headaches. Sensitivity to light and nausea often accompany the condition.
Different things can set off a migraine attack. Among them are chocolate, alcohol and stress.
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