Headache & Migraine Explained: Types, Warning Signs, Triggers & Treatment | Dr. Pritam Majumdar

Headache is common — but not every headache is the same. When should you see a neurologist for a headache? How do you recognize migraine, cluster headache or trigeminal neuralgia? And which headache symptoms can be warning signs of a serious medical condition? In this detailed video, Dr. Pritam Majumdar, Consultant Neurologist and Neuroimmunologist at the Institute of Neuroscience Kolkata, explains headache and migraine from the basics. The video covers different types of headaches, migraine symptoms and aura, cluster headache, hemicrania continua, paroxysmal hemicrania, trigeminal neuralgia, serious headache warning signs, medication-overuse headache, common migraine triggers and lifestyle measures that may help reduce migraine attacks. Dr. Majumdar also explains why migraine treatment may need to continue even after headaches improve and discusses the importance of following the prescribed treatment plan. Four Questions About Your Headache: At the beginning of the video, ask yourself: • Do you frequently avoid your favorite activities because of a headache? • Are you taking headache treatment but still experiencing symptoms that affect your daily life? • Are your headaches still persistent or disabling despite treatment? • Are you confused about whether you should visit a neurologist for your headache? If these questions sound familiar, this video explains what you should know about different headache patterns and when medical evaluation may be important. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TimeStamps : 0:00 4 Questions About Your Headache 0:41 Migraine: Symptoms & Characteristics 3:22 Cluster Headache: Severe One-Sided Headache 6:25 Hemicrania Continua 7:25 Paroxysmal Hemicrania 8:57 Trigeminal Neuralgia & Electric Shock-Like Pain 9:51 Headaches You Should Not Ignore 10:09 “Don’t Miss CVT” — Important Warning Signs 10:20 Dissection & Emergency Headache 10:38 Obesity & Increased Intracranial Pressure 11:00 Headache After Trauma 11:15 Meningitis & Headache 11:43 Subarachnoid Hemorrhage & Thunderclap Headache 12:20 Cerebral Venous Thrombosis (CVT) 13:08 Medication-Overuse Headache 14:29 Migraine Treatment & Common Triggers 15:04 Fasting & Dehydration 16:19 Food, Soft Drinks & Other Triggers 17:11 Alcohol & Cluster Headache 17:49 Menstruation & Migraine 18:12 Sleep, Night Duties & Migraine 19:03 Temperature Changes & Air Conditioning 19:55 Exercise, Yoga & Meditation 20:33 Why Migraine Treatment Takes Time 22:02 Long-Term Migraine Management & Final Advice ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Topics Covered Headache • Migraine • Migraine symptoms • Migraine aura • Cluster headache • Hemicrania continua • Paroxysmal hemicrania • Trigeminal neuralgia • Headache warning signs • Thunderclap headache • Subarachnoid hemorrhage • Cerebral venous thrombosis (CVT) • Medication-overuse headache • Migraine triggers • Fasting • Dehydration • Sleep and migraine • Menstruation and migraine • Exercise • Yoga • Meditation • Headache treatment -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 👨‍⚕️ Dr. Pritam Majumdar Consultant Neurologist & Neuroimmunologist Institute of Neuroscience Kolkata This video is intended for general educational and informational purposes. It does not replace an individual consultation, diagnosis or treatment plan from a qualified medical professional. If you experience a sudden, severe or unusual headache or other concerning symptoms, seek appropriate medical attention. #Headache #Migraine #Neurologist #HeadacheTreatment #MigraineTreatment