Migraine Treatment in New Delhi

See a neurologist if you have more than 4 headache days per month, if attacks last more than 72 hours, if painkillers no longer work, or if headaches wake you from sleep.

If a migraine attack lasts more than 72 hours despite treatment, you should see a neurologist immediately — prolonged attacks can lead to medication-overuse headache and may need injectable treatment in clinic.

Most migraine patients do not need MRI. Get a scan if you have sudden severe headache, new neurological symptoms, headache after age 50, or a headache pattern that has changed recently.

Using painkillers more than 2–3 days per week can cause medication-overuse headache. If you need them that often, see a neurologist for a preventive plan instead of increasing painkiller dose.

Take a triptan (if prescribed) at the first sign of migraine, not after hours of pain. Combine with an anti-nausea tablet and fluids. Delaying treatment makes attacks harder to stop.

Many patients become largely attack-free with preventive medication and lifestyle changes. Expect meaningful improvement within 8–12 weeks of starting a proper preventive plan.

Only avoid foods that clearly trigger your attacks. Keep a headache diary for 4–6 weeks — many presumed food triggers are actually caused by skipped meals, poor sleep or dehydration.

No — migraine is a neurological disorder involving brain pathways, not a psychological problem. It deserves specific treatment, not repeated painkillers alone.

Yes — oestrogen-containing contraceptives can worsen migraine in some women. If your migraines increased after starting the pill, tell your neurologist before changing contraception on your own.