Headache disorders are real-not just in the mind

If headache bothers you, it needs medical attention.

Of the Entire World Population

%

have had a headache at some point in time

%

HAVE EPISODES OF HEADACHE

%

HAVE HAD A SEVERE HEADACHE

%

Have recurring Severe Headache

HEADACHE IS SO COMMON

yet often neglected and untreated.

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Affects employment/studies and decreases Productivity

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strains relationships and affects Family Life

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increases risk of depression by 3 times in those with severe headaches

HEADACHE IS TREATABLE

The frequency and the Suffering can be reduced markedly.
The key is

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Right Diagnosis

There are more than 200 types of headaches. Some are harmless and some are life-threatening. The description of the headache and findings on neurological examination, determine whether additional tests are needed and what treatment is best.

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Right Treatment

The main goals of treatment are two fold.
ABORTIVE THERAPY
Reduce the suffering during an episode of headache by short term pain relieving agents.
PROPHYLACTIC THERAPY
Reduce the frequency of episodes by long term specific medications.

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Lifestyle Modifications

Though many headaches have a genetic predilection, its the patients LIFESTYLE and MENTAL HEALTH that decides the current frequency and the associated or secondary suffering in the form of stress, depression, lack of sleep etc. So, along with the prescribed treatment, the complete success is achieved only if patient adheres to a healthy lifestyle and practices emotional and mental hygiene.

There are many drugs and combinations to choose from and your specialist can help to decide which drug is best for your headache type along with other co-morbidities.

HEADACHE CLINIC

Plays a key role in holistic care for your headaches.

FAQs Headache Types

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Ballari Neuro Centre

79/82, Sarvamangala Nilyam, Near KEB Circle
Building with Mobile Tower, near Valli Bakery
Sanganakal Road, Basaveshwaranagar
Ballari-583103

Ph: 08392256700
Mobile: 9448284265, 7892588012
Mon – Sat : 10:45 am and 6:00 pm

Punyakoti Health Services

Behind Siddipriya Kalyana Mantapa,
Amaravathi College,
Hosapete.
Ph:08394223599
Mobile:9483981571
Every First Sunday 11 am

Dr.Kamal Kumar Jain

MBBS., DM (Neurology)
Consultant Neurophysician