Migraine or Just a Headache? How to Tell the Difference & Get the Right Help

Headache or Migraine – Why Knowing the Difference Matters

Almost everyone experiences headaches—but not all headaches are the same. If your head pain is frequent, intense, or comes with strange warning signs, you might be dealing with migraine, not just a regular headache.

Understanding the difference is the first step to getting the right treatment from a neurologist near you, especially if you're in Sangli, Miraj, or nearby Maharashtra.

What Is a Migraine?

A migraine is a neurological condition that causes intense, pulsating head pain—often on one side of the head. It's usually accompanied by other symptoms such as:

• Nausea or vomiting

• Sensitivity to light, sound, or smells

• Blurred vision or visual disturbances (called "aura")

• Fatigue or mood changes before and after the headache

• Pain that worsens with movement
  

✅ Migraines can last from a few hours to three days, and they need specialized neurological treatment, not just over-the-counter tablets.

How Is a Migraine Different from a Common Headache?

Feature	Migraine	Common Headache
Location	One side or behind eyes	Both sides or across forehead
Nature of Pain	Throbbing or pulsating	Dull, pressing or tight band-like
Duration	4 hours to 72 hours	30 minutes to a few hours
Associated Symptoms	Nausea, light sensitivity, aura	Usually none
Impact on Daily Activity	Often disabling	Mild to moderate interference

✅ If your headache disrupts your work, sleep, or daily routine, it’s time to see a migraine specialist near you.

Common Migraine Triggers You Might Be Ignoring

Migraines can be triggered by:

• Stress or lack of sleep

• Skipping meals or dehydration

• Bright lights or loud noises

• Certain foods (cheese, chocolate, caffeine, alcohol)

• Hormonal changes (in women)

• Weather changes or strong smells
  

Tracking your triggers with a headache diary can help your neurologist plan personalized migraine treatment.

When Should You See a Neurologist for Headaches or Migraine?

Book a consultation if:

• Your headache occurs more than 3 times a week

• The pain is intense, one-sided, or accompanied by nausea

• You have aura (flashes, zig-zags, blind spots)

• Headaches interfere with your job or sleep

• Over-the-counter medication isn’t helping anymore
  

📍 At Yashprabha Neuro Hospital in Sangli-Miraj, our expert neurologists specialize in diagnosing and treating complex headache and migraine disorders.

How We Treat Migraine at Yashprabha Neuro Hospital

We follow a comprehensive approach to migraine care:

🧠 Accurate Diagnosis:

• Neurological exam

• Imaging if needed (MRI/CT to rule out brain issues)

• Trigger identification
  

💊 Personalized Treatment:

• Preventive medications

• Fast-acting pain relief for acute episodes

• Botox therapy for chronic migraine (in selected cases)

• Non-medical options like physiotherapy or lifestyle therapy
  

🛑 Long-Term Relief:

• Trigger control education

• Sleep and stress management

• Dietary and hydration adjustments
  

✅ We focus on treating the cause, not just the pain.

Why Patients Choose Us for Migraine Treatment in Maharashtra

🏥 Expert neurologists in migraine and nerve disorders  📈 Advanced diagnostics under one roof  💊 Modern & customized treatment plans  🛌 Neuro ICU available for emergency headache complications  📍 Serving patients from Sangli, Miraj, Kolhapur, and surrounding areas

Don’t Guess – Get a Diagnosis That Brings Relief

If you’ve been living with headaches that won’t go away, don’t assume it’s “normal.” It could be migraine—and with the right help, you can control it.

📞 Need expert care in Sangli or Miraj? Visit Yashprabha Neuro Hospital – trusted by hundreds for accurate headache diagnosis and migraine relief.  📍 Book your neurology consultation today.