Diseases & Conditions

Headache Clinic at Continental Hospitals provides evidence-based treatment & care for all types of headache & migraine. Some of the common headache types treated at the Headache Clinic, includes:

Primary Headaches

• Tension Headache
• Migraine Headache
• Cluster Headache

Secondary Headaches

• Thunderclap Headache
• Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH)
• Spontaneous intracranial hypotension (SOL)

Diagnosis

Headache is a very common ailment. In fact, in many cases, it is not even an ailment – at best it is an inconvenience and we all learn to live with it. Headache, however, can just be a symptomatic manifestation of a deeper, underlying condition that might require specialized diagnosis and analysis.

Continental Headache Clinic takes a multidisciplinary, collaborative approach to a precise diagnosis of headache and identifies its underlying causes.

Our team of expert neurologists ensures that every patient undergoes thorough and necessary diagnostic procedures to accurately identify the causes of headaches and adequately arrive at an appropriate treatment plan.

Accurate diagnosis for headache is ascertained with the help of various tests as given below:

• Nerve Conduction Tests
• Electromyography Studies
• Evoked Potential Studies
• Motor Unit Number Estimation
• Autonomic Nervous System Evaluation
• Small Fiber Neuropathy Evaluation
• Invasive & Non- Invasive Video EEG Tests
• High-speed CT imaging
• High-Definition PET, SPECT, MRI, 4D CT scan
• Interventional Angiography
• EMG Testing
• Genetic Testing
• Sleep Patterns Test
• Neuropsychological evaluations

Treatment

Continental Hospitals Headache offers evidence-based treatment & care for all types of headaches & migraine. Our expert neurologists, neurosurgeons, and psychologists approach the treatment & management of headaches as a team, offering patients a precise diagnosis. With this multidisciplinary approach, we discuss various treatment strategies, alternative therapies, and the usage of new drugs for the benefit of our patients.

The course of treatment planned for each patient varies from the type of headache, underlying causes, co-morbidities, patient history & lifestyle, among other factors. From clinical interventions to lifestyle alterations, and advanced, new drugs, the Continental Headache Clinic, offers the complete spectrum of treatment for types of headache & migraine.

You can consult our Headache Specialists for treatment, if your headache:

• Is persistent, over 3-4 days of regular episodes
• Is debilitating, violent, and develops suddenly
• Is affecting your everyday work & lifestyle
• Is accompanied by slurred speech, nausea, stiff neck
• Is usually getting worse post exercise & physical activity
• Is a consequence of an injury to the head

Technology & Facilities

The Continental Headache Clinic under the aegis of the institute of neurosciences at Continental Hospitals brings together state-of-the-art infrastructure and facilities for comprehensive, evidence-based treatment and care for headaches.

The institute of neurosciences comprises the department of neurology, the department of neurosciences, the department of psychology, and the department of neurocritical care. Offering superior patient care & excellent patient outcomes, we are one of the best hospitals in Hyderabad for all neurological conditions.

Our Facilities:

• Outpatient Neurology Department
• Neuro Diagnostic Centre
• Neuro Critical Care ICU
• Neuro Rehab Unit
• Physiotherapy Department

Our Doctors

Our team of doctors at the Continental Headache Clinic has a cumulative experience of over 90 years. They are at the forefront of the latest and cutting-edge knowledge to deliver the best treatment & care for patients suffering from all types of headaches and migraine.

The expert panel of headache specialists include:

• Dr Rahul Konduri
• Dr MA Mukheem