Headaches & Migraines

Overview

Headaches and migraines are among the most common neurological disorders, affecting millions of people worldwide. While occasional headaches are normal, frequent or severe headaches can significantly impact daily life. Migraines, in particular, are often accompanied by nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, and throbbing pain. Our DM (Neuro Medicine) department specializes in diagnosing and managing all types of headaches with advanced treatment approaches to provide long-term relief.

Types of Headaches We Treat

Tension Headaches: The most common type, characterized by a dull, aching pain and pressure around the forehead or back of the head.
Migraines: Severe headaches often accompanied by nausea, visual disturbances (aura), and heightened sensitivity to stimuli.
Cluster Headaches: Intense, sharp pain around one eye, occurring in patterns or “clusters.”
Chronic Daily Headaches: Headaches occurring more than 15 days a month, often a result of underlying conditions.
Medication Overuse Headaches: Resulting from excessive use of pain relievers.
Sinus Headaches: Caused by sinus infections, often with facial pressure and congestion.

Diagnosis

Accurate diagnosis is crucial for effective treatment. Our specialists use:

Comprehensive Medical History & Symptom Analysis: Identifying headache patterns and triggers.
Neurological Examination: Assessing nerve function, reflexes, and coordination.
Imaging Studies: MRI and CT scans to rule out structural abnormalities or underlying neurological conditions.
Blood Tests: Identifying infections, inflammation, or other systemic causes.
EEG (Electroencephalogram): In cases where seizures or other neurological disorders are suspected.

Treatment Options

Our treatment plans are customized to the patient’s headache type, severity, and frequency.

Medication Management

Pain Relievers: Over-the-counter or prescription medications for immediate relief.
Preventive Medications: Beta-blockers, calcium channel blockers, antidepressants, and anticonvulsants to reduce migraine frequency.
Triptans & CGRP Inhibitors: Targeted therapies for migraine relief.
Botox Injections: FDA-approved treatment for chronic migraines.

Lifestyle & Behavioral Therapy

Trigger Identification & Management: Avoiding food, stressors, or environmental factors that contribute to headaches.
Dietary Modifications: Reducing caffeine, processed foods, and alcohol intake.
Sleep Hygiene Improvements: Addressing sleep disorders that may worsen headaches.
Stress Management Techniques: Including yoga, meditation, and cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT).

Interventional Therapies

Nerve Blocks & Injections: Occipital nerve blocks for severe or chronic headache cases.
Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS): Non-invasive brain stimulation for migraines.
Acupuncture & Physical Therapy: Complementary therapies to reduce headache frequency and severity.

When to Seek Treatment

Seek medical attention if you experience:

Frequent headaches affecting daily life.
Sudden, severe headaches (thunderclap headache).
Headaches with neurological symptoms like confusion, vision changes, or weakness.
Headaches worsening over time.

Our expert team ensures precise diagnosis and advanced treatment, helping patients achieve better headache and migraine control for an improved quality of life.