Chronic migraine
Seriousहिंदी: लगातार माइग्रेन आभामंडल · தமிழ்: நீண்ட கால ஒற்றைத் தலைவலி · ಕನ್ನಡ: ದೀರ್ಘಕಾಲದ ಮೈಗ್ರೇನ್ · తెలుగు: దీర్ఘకాల మైగ్రేన్ · বাংলা: দীর্ঘস্থায়ী মাইগ্রেন · मराठी: दीर्घकालीन मायग्रेन · ગુજરાતી: લાંબા સમયના માઇગ્રેન
About this condition
Chronic migraine affects those who have headaches on 15 or more days per month for at least 3 months. This condition is increasingly recognized in India and often results from medication overuse, inadequate treatment of episodic migraine, or underlying stress. Specialized neurological care and preventive medications are needed.
Common symptoms
headaches 15 or more days per monthat least 8 migraine-type headaches monthlymedication overusedisability in daily activitiesdepression or anxiety
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When to see a doctor: within a week for specialist referral
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Chronic migraine?
headaches 15 or more days per month, at least 8 migraine-type headaches monthly, medication overuse, disability in daily activities, depression or anxiety.
When should I see a doctor?
within a week for specialist referral
Is Chronic migraine common in India?
Chronic migraine is commonly seen across India.
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor. In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM and MOHFW India.
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