Neurological Conditions & Expert Care
Explore comprehensive clinical guidance, emergency red-flag signs, and evidence-based treatments provided by Dr. Vibhor Upadhyay at Apollomedics Super Speciality Hospitals.
Neurological Conditions & Expert Care
Comprehensive clinical evaluation, emergency red-flag symptoms, and evidence-based treatment under Dr. Vibhor Upadhyay at Apollomedics Super Speciality Hospitals.
Migraine, Headache & Facial Pain
Specialized clinical diagnosis and advanced therapies including BOTOX for chronic refractory migraine & trigeminal neuralgia.
Overview & Clinical Pathology
Migraine is a neurovascular disorder characterized by recurrent, severe throbbing headache attacks, typically affecting one side of the head. It is frequently accompanied by nausea, vomiting, visual aura, and extreme sensitivity to light (photophobia) and sound (phonophobia).
• Key Causes & Risk Factors
When to See a Neurologist?
- Headaches occur 4 or more times per month
- Headache pain severely disrupts daily work or sleep
- Over-the-counter painkillers are needed frequently
- Headaches worsen progressively or change in character
- New headache onset after age 50
Evidence-Based Treatment Approach
Comprehensive management combining acute abortive medications (triptans, calcitonin gene-related peptide antagonists), preventive daily oral medications, trigger identification, lifestyle modification, and BOTOX therapy for chronic refractory migraine.
Prevention & Long-Term Management
- Maintain a consistent sleep-wake schedule
- Stay well-hydrated and never skip meals
- Identify and systematically avoid personal migraine triggers
- Practice stress reduction and relaxation techniques