Not all one-sided headaches are migraines Dr. Pavan Kumar Bichal, an expert in pain management in Hyderabad explains that it is common among patients to confuse a one-sided headache with a migraine. But in reality, there can be headaches that mimic a migraine's effects (00:37).

Almost eight to nine patients with migraine diagnosed by Dr. Pavan Kumar Bichal do not have migraine. The most common type of headache is tension-type headache, also known as a primary headache. Migraine may be the second most known cause of headache, but there can be other causes. These other causes are, in fact, more common than migraine (1:00).

In this regard, the experience, according to Dr. Pavan Kumar Bichal, differs from what is mentioned in the medical literature. He explains that the common types of headaches are (1:19):
-Occipital neuralgia
-Cervicogenic headache
-Bilateral headaches that occur on one side of the head
Each type of headache requires different kinds of treatment. Besides, even the prescribed lifestyle changes can differ for migraine and non-migraine-type headaches.
The best pain specialists in Hyderabad will first diagnose the proper medical history of the patient. Next, a clinical diagnosis is made to examine the headaches. After the provisional diagnosis, it is possible to rule out secondary headaches. Not all tumours are brain tumours, and some can simply cause headaches. Only after discarding all the secondary assumptions can a headache be termed a primary headache.

At 2:39, Dr. Pavan Kumar B explains methods for treating headaches. These include taking prescribed medication on time, as per the dosage suggested by the doctor. Doctors can prescribe over-the-counter medicines that are readily available to treat headaches.
For example, paracetamol can be consumed two to three times a week. However, he cautions (2:59) that consuming paracetamol more than the prescribed dosage can cause a rebound headache.

Watch Dr. Pavan Kumar Bichal, one of the renowned pain specialists in Hyderabad, explain the different types of headaches and their treatments.

Consult Dr. Pavan Kumar B at his Apollo Hospitals Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad clinic.
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Dr. Pavan Kumar B is a reputed expert in pain management in Hyderabad with a professional career spanning over 22 years. Apart from headaches, he is also an expert on lower back pain, sciatica pain, neck pain, and joint pain. He holds an MD in Anaesthesia and is also a Fellow of Interventional Pain Practice.

Quick Fact Check

Q)What are the different types of headaches?
A)According to Dr. Pavan Kumar B, one of the leading experts in pain management in Hyderabad, headaches can be of the following types:
-Tension-type headaches
-Migraine headaches
-Cluster headaches
-Occipital neuralgia
-Cervicogenic headache
-Bilateral headaches
-Unilateral headaches
-Withdrawal headaches
So, a proper diagnosis is necessary to treat the headache appropriately.
Q)Which headache type is the worst?
A)According to medical literature, migraine is the second most common type of headache and the most severe.
Q)How to treat headaches?
A)Dr. Pavan Kumar B, one of the leading pain specialists in Hyderabad, recommends consulting a doctor for a proper diagnosis of the headache type. After this, it is possible to suggest lifestyle changes, stress relief practices, and over-the-counter medication, like paracetamol.
Q)Are all headaches migraine?
A)Many headache symptoms may show similar signs to migraine, but they are not. Even unilateral or bilateral headaches may not always be migraines and are caused by non-cancerous tumours. Only after proper diagnosis and elimination of the secondary causes can a pain specialist conclude the actual disease and suggest treatment.
Q)What if the headaches persist despite taking medication like paracetamol?
A)If a patient requires paracetamol more than thrice a week, they are called for further interventions. These are performed in outpatient units where it is possible to provide permanent relief from the headache.


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