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Migraine

This consultation costs €15.00.

Fill in the form and our doctors will contact you within 24 hours.

We offer you a consultation service based on a questionnaire, so that we can quickly and safely offer you a plan to deal with your migraine.

The treatments that are approved, and in some cases suggested, by our doctors are in line with best practice for Portuguese medicine. Please note, this service is for non-urgent cases.

If you are feeling unwell, please call 112 for urgent emergencies. Alternatively, you can contact SNS 24 for any non-urgent matters too.

If you have questions about your health problem or treatment, we advise you to schedule a Telephone Consultation or Video Appointment.

FAQ'S

Migraine is a type of chronic headache that is often accompanied by other symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting and sensitivity to light and sound. It can be debilitating and affect quality of life.

Migraine is a type of chronic headache that is often accompanied by other symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting and sensitivity to light and sound. It can be debilitating and affect quality of life.

Typical symptoms of a migraine include throbbing headache, nausea, vomiting, sensitivity to light (photophobia) and sensitivity to sound (phonophobia). Additionally, some people experience visual symptoms, known as an aura, before the headache.

The exact cause of migraines is not fully understood, but it involves genetic factors and triggers, such as certain foods, hormonal changes, stress and others.

The diagnosis of migraine is usually made based on the patient's description of symptoms and clinical criteria.

Migraine treatment can involve lifestyle changes, such as identifying and avoiding triggers, as well as the use of medication to prevent and relieve attacks. 

Migraine is considered a chronic condition, but symptoms can vary in intensity and frequency. Some people have sporadic attacks, while others have recurring migraines.

Migraine prevention may involve identifying and controlling triggers, lifestyle changes, and, in some cases, prescribing preventive medications.

You should seek medical help if you experience frequent, debilitating headaches that significantly affect your daily life. A doctor can help diagnose migraines and develop an appropriate treatment plan.

Dr Alexandra Azevedo

Training: University of Barcelona
No. of doctors: 71409

Biography

Dr Alexandra Azevedo graduated in Medicine from the University of Barcelona in 2015, where she subsequently specialised in General Practice. During her training, she developed a strong interest in the approach to chronic pain, having completed an integrated master's degree in Medicine and Surgery with clinical research into pain management. Her professional experience includes several years of clinical practice in Spain, particularly in Catalonia, where she has had contact with a wide variety of pathologies and challenges, both in the emergency department and in primary healthcare.

She currently works as a family doctor at the ULS Braga. She has been a member of the medical-surgical emergency team at Vila Nova de Famalicão Hospital and has worked as a guest lecturer at the Nursing School of the University of Minho, teaching anatomy and physiology of the circulatory, respiratory and digestive systems.

Her main clinical interests include emergency medicine, chronic pain, depression and anxiety, as well as preventive medicine and the control of vascular risk factors. She is also dedicated to anti-smoking counselling and weight loss counselling, helping her patients to adopt healthier lifestyle habits. Her approach to care is based on a holistic vision, considering health as a balance between physical and psychological well-being.

Dr Alexandra stands out for her humanism and her ability to offer quick and effective solutions to minor problems, ensuring that her patients feel well looked after. At Médico na Net, she sees an opportunity to bring healthcare to more people in an accessible and convenient way.

Passionate about music and travelling, she loves getting to know different cultures and lifestyles, which enriches her view of the world and her medical practice. For her, medicine is not just a profession, but a real commitment to the well-being of the people she cares for. As she likes to say: "Health is the balance between physical and psychological well-being.