A neurological disorder characterized by recurrent, moderate-to-severe throbbing headaches typically affecting one side of the head, accompanied by sensory sensitivity.
Consult verified medical specialists for personalized assessment and therapy.
Migraine is a leading cause of disability worldwide and in India. It is characterized by neurogenic inflammation and abnormal neuronal excitability involving the trigeminovascular pathway. Attacks can last from 4 to 72 hours and are frequently aggravated by physical exertion, bright lights, loud sounds, certain food triggers, and hormonal fluctuations.
Neurologists diagnose and manage disorders of the nervous system, including the brain, spinal cord, nerves, and neuromuscular disorders.
General physicians provide primary care, diagnosing everyday illnesses, viral fevers, chronic lifestyle conditions, and preventive health screenings.
Tension headaches produce a dull, band-like ache around both sides of the head without nausea. Migraines are typically unilateral, pulsating or throbbing, worsen with movement, and are accompanied by nausea and sensory sensitivity to light and sound.
An aura is a temporary neurological disturbance that occurs 10 to 60 minutes before the headache begins. It most commonly manifests as visual changes (flashes, blind spots, zigzag patterns) or numbness in the fingers and face.
A Neurologist specializes in diagnosing headache disorders, prescribing preventative therapies (such as beta-blockers, CGRP inhibitors, or anticonvulsants), and acute abortive treatments (triptans).
