Chronic Migraine

Chronic migraine is defined as experiencing 15 or more headache days per month, with migraine features on at least 8 of those days. It can be debilitating, affecting work, sleep, and overall quality of life when not properly managed.

Symptoms

Symptoms include throbbing or pulsing head pain, sensitivity to light and sound, nausea, and headaches occurring fifteen or more days a month.

Common Triggers

Migraines may be set off by stress, poor sleep, certain foods, hormonal changes, or screen strain.

Treatment and Process

Dr. Ritu Pauranik offers a comprehensive, personalised approach to managing chronic migraine. Treatment options include:

• Medication — targeted medical therapy to reduce frequency and severity of migraine attacks
• Lifestyle guidance — identifying and managing personal triggers through structured lifestyle modifications
• Botox therapy — a well-established treatment involving a structured pattern of injections around the head and neck, administered every 12 weeks to reduce headache days
• Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) Block — a minimally invasive injection performed under ultrasound (USG) guidance in selected patients, providing targeted relief from headache and facial pain

This combined approach helps reduce the need for long-term medications and also their associated side effects, providing more sustained and comfortable relief.

Why Choose Us

At Pauranik Healthcare Centre, Dr. Ritu Pauranik brings over 10 years of experience in interventional pain management, with specific expertise in Botox therapy and Greater Occipital Nerve (GON) injections for chronic migraine and headache disorders. Each treatment plan is carefully personalised to the patient’s headache pattern, triggers, and response.

If frequent migraines are disrupting your daily life, contact Pauranik Healthcare Centre in Indore and book a consultation with Dr. Ritu Pauranik to take back control of your life.