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Migraine & Chronic Headache Treatment in Khalilabad
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Last medically reviewed: 9 September 2026 · Reviewed by Dr. Nishant Yadav, MBBS, MD, DM (Neurology), FEBN
Most people with a years-old headache have been living on painkillers bought over the counter. That is exactly what makes the headache worse. A neurologist's job is to name the headache correctly and then prevent it, so the painkillers are no longer needed daily.
Symptoms to watch for
- One-sided throbbing headache with nausea or vomiting
- Headache made worse by light, sound or smells
- Headache preceded by flashing lights or zig-zag lines
- Daily dull headache with neck stiffness and disturbed sleep
- Headache with fever, fits or weakness — this needs urgent review
When you should come in
- Headache on more than four days a month, or painkillers taken more than twice a week
- A sudden change in the pattern or severity of an old headache
- Headache waking the patient from sleep, or worse on coughing and bending
- Headache with vision loss, vomiting or one-sided weakness — come to casualty
How we treat it at J.K. Hospital
- Headache diary review and neurological examination to classify the headache
- Blood pressure, vision and sinus causes ruled out before labelling migraine
- Preventive medicine course so attacks reduce, instead of painkillers on demand
- Trigger counselling: sleep, meals, fasting, screen time and dehydration
- Imaging advised only when there is a genuine red-flag sign
Frequently asked questions
Can migraine be permanently controlled?
Migraine is controllable in the large majority of patients. A three-to-six month preventive course usually cuts attack frequency sharply, after which the dose is tapered under review.
Do I need an MRI for a headache?
Usually not. An MRI is advised only when the examination or history shows a red-flag feature. Dr. Nishant Yadav will tell you clearly whether the scan is genuinely needed.