What is migraine?
Headache is one of the most common reasons to see a neurologist. Migraine is a specific type of recurring headache — often one-sided and throbbing — that can be accompanied by nausea and sensitivity to light and sound.
Persistent, severe or changing headaches deserve proper evaluation to identify the type and rule out other causes, so treatment can be targeted rather than guessed.
Symptoms to watch for
- Recurring moderate-to-severe headaches
- Throbbing or pulsating pain, often on one side
- Nausea or vomiting with the headache
- Sensitivity to light, sound or smells
- Visual disturbances or "aura" beforehand
- Headaches that disturb sleep, work or daily life
How Dr. Kedar evaluates & manages it
Diagnosis is mainly clinical — a detailed history of the headache pattern and triggers together with a neurological examination. Neuroimaging is arranged only when warning features suggest it is needed.
Management combines acute treatment to relieve attacks, preventive medication for frequent headaches, and practical guidance on triggers, sleep, hydration and lifestyle — tailored to how often and how severely headaches affect you.
When to see a neurologist
See a neurologist for frequent or worsening headaches, migraines that do not respond to over-the-counter medicine, or any headache with new neurological symptoms such as weakness, numbness or vision loss.