Migraine Treatment in Hyderabad
Persistent headaches. Sensitivity to light and sound. Nausea. Migraine is more than just a headache — and it is completely treatable.
Migraine affects 1 in 7 people in India, yet most patients spend years on painkillers without ever getting a proper diagnosis. Dr. Anand Karnam — Fellow of the World Headache Society (FWHS) and one of the few specialist headache clinicians in Hyderabad's west zone — diagnoses migraine using the ICHD-3 (International Classification of Headache Disorders) gold standard criteria. His special interest is in headache and facial pain disorders, and he runs dedicated headache clinics at Chanda Nagar using the latest evidence-based protocols.
Key Points
- Migraine is a neurological disorder — not just a headache — affecting 1 in 7 people in India.
- Most patients achieve a 50–70% reduction in attack frequency within 3 months of starting preventive treatment.
- Taking painkillers more than 10–15 days per month causes medication overuse headache (MOH) — a worsening cycle.
- Botox injections every 12 weeks are FDA and NICE approved for chronic migraine (15+ headache days per month).
- An accurate ICHD-3 diagnosis by a neurologist is the first step — most patients have been misdiagnosed for years.
1 in 7
Indians affected by migraine
Source: ICMR / Lancet Neurology
70%
respond to first preventive drug
Source: AAN Guidelines
3 months
to see significant improvement
Source: ICHD-3 protocol
Recognising Migraine — Symptoms to Watch For
Throbbing Pain on One Side
Migraine pain is typically felt on one side of the head, often pulsing or throbbing in nature. It tends to worsen with physical activity.
Sensitivity to Light and Sound
During an attack, bright lights and loud sounds become unbearable. Many patients need to lie in a dark, quiet room.
Nausea and Vomiting
Most migraine patients experience nausea. Some vomit during attacks. This is a key distinguishing feature from tension-type headache.
Aura Before the Headache
Roughly 30% of migraine patients experience an aura — visual disturbances, zigzag lines, blind spots, or tingling in the face or hands — typically 20–60 minutes before the headache.
Attacks Last 4–72 Hours
Untreated migraine typically lasts between 4 hours and 3 days. Frequent attacks (15+ days per month) classify as chronic migraine.
How We Treat Migraine at Sri Anand Hospital
Structured Diagnosis First
We take a detailed headache history, review your headache diary, and rule out secondary causes. No guesswork.
Preventive Medication
For patients with frequent attacks (4+ per month), we prescribe evidence-based preventive medications — propranolol, topiramate, amitriptyline, or newer options — to reduce attack frequency.
Acute Rescue Therapy
We give you a clear plan for managing attacks when they happen — including triptans, which are far more effective than OTC painkillers and stop attacks at their source.
Trigger Identification
We systematically identify your personal triggers — dietary, hormonal, sleep-related, or stress-related — and create a practical management plan.
Botox for Chronic Migraine
For chronic migraine (15+ headache days per month), Botox injections every 12 weeks are approved by the FDA and NICE — and available at our clinic.
Why Choose Sri Anand Hospital?
Treated by: Dr. Anand Karnam · DrNB (Neurology) · FWHS · Headache Specialist · 12+ Years Experience
"Most migraine patients I see in Hyderabad have been on OTC painkillers for years without ever getting a proper diagnosis. The first thing we do is stop the overuse cycle, classify the migraine correctly, and build a prevention plan. For most patients, life changes dramatically within 3 months."
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