Migraine & Headache Treatment in West Delhi

Overview

People suffer from headaches when pain-sensitive structures in the head, such as nerves, blood vessels, and muscles, get irritated. On the other hand, migraines are a subtype of headaches with their own disorders that usually involve neurological changes and sensory disturbances.

• Tension-type Headache: The most common cause of dull, band-like pressure around the head.
• Migraine: A very intense and throbbing headache, typically localized on one side of the head, associated with other symptoms such as nausea, photophobia, and phonophobia.
• Cluster Headache: A very intense, sharp headache that occurs in series and is cycling in nature, usually around one eye.
• Secondary Headaches: Because of systemic conditions like sinus infections, eye strain, or high blood pressure.

Causes

There are several triggers for migraine and headache:-

• Genetics: Migraines tend to run in families.
• Hormonal Changes: Most common in women premenstrually, during pregnancy, or around menopause.
• Food Triggers: Alcohol, caffeine, processed food, MSG, and not eating.
• Stress and Anxiety: Causes muscle tension and vascular changes.
• Disrupted Sleep: Excess or lack of sleep.
• Environmental Triggers: Glare, loud noise, foul smell, or weather changes.
• Chronic Postural Problems: Strain to the neck area from prolonged computer usage.
• Medical Conditions: Hypertension, sinusitis, or temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders.

Symptoms

Symptoms are variable but may include any combination of:-

• Headache pain: dull, sharp, or throbbing pain affecting one or both sides of the head.
• Aura: Migraine visual disturbances, such as eye disturbances or seeing flashing lights, zigzag patterns, or blind spots.
• Nausea & vomiting.
• Sensitivity to NAUSEA and vomiting.
• Neck stiffness or tenderness in neck muscles.
• Fatigue, irritability.
• Difficulty concentrating or performing daily activities.

The symptoms of migraines typically occur in four stages:-

Prodrome: Subtle changes like mood swings, food cravings, or fatigue several hours before the attack;

• Aura: Sensory disturbances in a subset of patients,
• Attack: Severe head pain with accompanying nausea and sensitivity,
• Postdrome: Extreme tiredness, disorientation, and residual head pain.

Migraine Diagnosis & Headache

At Dr Ekta's Pain Management Clinic, diagnosis consists of:

• A good medical history includes frequency, duration, and triggers of headaches.
• Physical examination and neurological examination: Testing nerve and brain functions.
• Imagine tests: MRI or CT scans to exclude rare but serious conditions such as a tumor or aneurysm.
• Blood tests to rule out hormonal or metabolic disorders.
• Patients must keep a headache diary to help identify patterns or triggers.

Why We Are Different

Treatment Options for Headaches at Dr Ekta's Pain Management Clinic

Dr Ekta's Pain Management Clinic offers a multidisciplinary approach with advanced, non-surgical therapies and lifestyle changes for long-term relief.

Medication therapy

• NSAIDs and analgesics for mild to moderate headaches.
• Triptans for acute migraine attacks.
• Preventive medications (beta-blockers, anti-epileptics, antidepressants) for chronic migraines.
• Anti-nausea medicines for nausea and vomiting from migraines.

Interventional pain management

• Nerve blocks: Injecting a local anesthetic around nerves such as the occipital nerve to stop the transmission of pain signals.
• Botulinum toxin (Botox) injections: Effective in chronic migraine prevention.
• Radiofrequency ablation (RFA): Identify and destroy nerve pathways responsible for chronic pain.
• Sphenopalatine ganglion block: For severe and recurrent migraine configurations.

Exercises and Rehabilitation

• Exercises for the neck and shoulders to get relief from tension headaches.
• Correction of postures for patients with pain induced by prolonged screen use.
• Relaxation and breathing exercises.

Lifestyle & Behavioral Therapy

• Stress management using yoga, meditation, or biofeedback.
• Regulating sleep through healthy practices.
• Counseling against dietary triggers.
• Implementing ergonomic changes at work or home.

Self-Care & Prevention Tips

• Identify and avoid personal headache triggers.
• Maintain regular eating and sleeping schedules.
• Stay hydrated and avoid excess caffeine or alcohol.
• Use relaxation techniques to reduce stress.
• Apply cold or warm compresses to alleviate pain.
• Avoid spending your screen time and practice good posture.
• Perform low-impact exercise such as walking or swimming regularly.

Why Choose Dr Ekta's Pain Management Clinic for Migraine & Headache?

• Specialized Expertise in diagnosis and management of all forms of headache and migraine.
• Advanced Non-Surgical Interventions, including nerve blocks, Botox therapy, and RFA.
• An Integrated Approach addressing both immediate pain relief and long-term prevention.
• Tailored Treatment Plans are custom-designed for individual triggers and lifestyles.
• Shared Decision - Making focuses on restoring normal life activities and productivity.

At Dr Ekta's Pain Management Clinic, we seek to prevent a situation in which a patient has to live with the fear of the next episode of headache or migraine. With our advanced therapies, personalized strategies, and holistic care, we empower our patients to regain mastery over their health and live pain-free lives.