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Migraine

A severe, recurring, and throbbing headache, usually accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and extreme sensitivity to light and sound, is called a migraine. It generally affects only one side of the head. Hormonal changes, stress, depression, anxiety, insufficient sleep, dehydration, and strong smells can trigger a migraine.

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What could be the cause for constant dizziness, vision blackout, ringing sound and headache?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 19-year-old female. Almost every time I stand up or sit up I get extremely dizzy and lose all eyesight, and everything looks like a tv that lost signal. I also lose most of my hearing and there is also ringing noises in my ear. After a few minutes I can see again, but I get abo...  Read Full »


Dr. Anshul Varshney

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Frequent chronic headaches are most commonly due to: 1. Migraine headache. 2. Chronic tension headache. Migraine headaches are usually unilateral, associated with throbbing, vomiting sensations, photophobia, and phonophobia. Chronic tension headaches usually present w...  Read Full »

My wife's headache worsens after eating. Why?

Query: Hi doctor, My wife is suffering from a migraine. I have consulted a neurosurgeon. He has given tablets Sibelium 10 mg, Topirol 25 mg, and Serenance. But, she is unable to take food. While drinking water also she is feeling gastric irritation. She is taking Omez D and Zofran syrup before meals for ga...  Read Full »


Dr. Anshul Varshney

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. We are here to help you. Herstomach irritation seems to be because of the migraine only. Let me brief you about the migraine and its treatment. If you are suffering from migraine headaches, then you should be started on medicines for the prophylaxis of the migraine. You h...  Read Full »

How to cure my sister's headache that does not subside with pain medication?

Query: Hello, My sister has headaches from the last six months. Earlier, it was random, but from the last two months, it is continuous. The magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is normal and no medicines are working. Please help.  Read Full »


Dr. Anshul Varshney

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It could be a migraine or tension type headache. Please revert with the following details: 1. Are the headaches one-sided or on both sides? 2. Are the headaches pulsating in nature? 3. Is the frequency daily or intermittent? 4. Is it associated with nausea or vomiti...  Read Full »

Can migraines cause chronic microvascular changes in MRI reports?

Query: Hello doctor, I am 52 years old and had an magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for worsening migraines for the last six months. I have had migraines for 31 years. The finding was a few foci of T2 and 3 mm T2 prolongation within the left frontal subcortical white matter. No associated restricted diffusi...  Read Full »


Dr. Anshul Varshney

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. See, your magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) report is normal (attachment removed to protect patient identity) and has nothing to get worried. I would like to know a few things: 1. Explain your headache. It is onset, severity, site. Any associated vomitings? Its frequency?...  Read Full »

What type of medicines can cure tension-like headaches?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 30-year-old female in good health. I used to get frequent tension-like headaches and migraines with aura when I was a teenager that went away over time. I recently started getting them again. The aura lasts 20 to 30 minutes with blurry vision, patchy spots in my vision, loss of ...  Read Full »


Dr. Anshul Varshney

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. To help you better, I need a few more details. 1. How long does your migraine headache persist? Does it happen multiple times in a day? 2. Is there any photophobia or phonophobia? 3. Any vomitings associated? 4. How is your sleep? 5. What gives you relief from a heada...  Read Full »

On the right side of my forehead, I often feel blood pumping or jerking. What could it be?

Query: Hi doctor, Yesterday I underwent ECG and ECHO, and the reports are normal. Two months back, I had taken EP study and RFA procedure for heart palpitations. As doctor's advice, I am taking Ciplar LA 40 mg medicine. Since yesterday I have been traveling and have had no proper rest. On the right side of...  Read Full »


Dr. Anshul Varshney

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. You seem to have developed a migrainous type headache, and you need to get your blood pressure checked and a repeat ECG (electrocardiogram) done. I usually treat such cases after thorough clinical examination with medicine like Flunarizine 10...  Read Full »

I am suffering from migraine since 15 years. I want suggestion of good medicine.

Query: Hi doctor, I want a good medicine for my migraine. I am suffering from last 15 years. From a week I am suffering a lot with pain in my left side. I am taking more pain killers.  Read Full »


Dr. Anshul Varshney

Answer: Hi, I am glad you chose icliniq for your medical-related queries. I understand your concern and will try to help you with it. As I explained you, migraine can be treated but we need to be sure it is migraine. You may take Tab Vaso grain for pain relief. Actual course we will suggest you with detai...  Read Full »

What is the reason for throbbing pain in the forehead, eyes, and ears for the past two months?

Query: Hi doctor, I have suffered from sinus congestion in the past, but this time my headaches are different and the time is much longer. Normally, I get pain in my forehead and eyes. This time the pain is in my forehead, eyes, ears, and it feels like my neck is throbbing. It is like I am being held upsid...  Read Full »


Dr. Anshul Varshney

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The description of your headache fits into migraine-type headaches. I need following details further to help you better: 1. How many days in a week do you get these headaches? 2. Do you have any vomitings or sensations associated? 3. How is your sleep? 4. Any visual issu...  Read Full »

I get headaches with intermittent vertigo and dizziness due to light sensitivity. Why?

Query: Hi doctor, I am a 20 year old female. For the past three months, I have been experiencing daily headaches, intermittent dizziness and vertigo, tinnitus and light sensitivity. I have received a diagnosis of a vestibular migraine and my neurologist reports down beating nystagmus while using Frenzel go...  Read Full »


Dr. Anshul Varshney

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. We are here to help you. Your symptoms are suggestive of a migraine only. The new symptom that you have noticed also is in favor of a migraine headache. In such case, I would recommend you not to worry as all your investigations are within normal limits. Migraine headach...  Read Full »

I am suffering from one side headache. How do i find headache specialist?

Query: Hi doctor, I have been suffering from one-sided headache since last 10 years. I was diagnosed with paranasal sinuses. I am taking medicines for sinus problem and a few periods for migraine. But no results found. Please guide me. Which department should I consult and get treated?  Read Full »


Dr. Anshul Varshney

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your description fits into migraine headache.Migraine headaches occur usually on one side of head and have severe throbbing sensation associated. They can be accompanied with vomiting, photophobia (severe sensitivity to light) and phonophobia (fear of noise). You can see ...  Read Full »

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