Headache Specialist

[headacheman963]

I am looking for an appropriate specialist for my headaches.  I get them regularly and sometimes they can last for minutes, hours, or even days.  I am not sure whether I should see a Ear, nose and throat specialist or a neurologist about something like this.  Is there a specialist who deals primarily with headache issues?

[Paderla Anitha, DNB]

Hello and hope you are doing well.

The commonest type of headaches are the tension headaches. The others are migrainous headaches and those caused due to brain disorders, disorders of the eyes , neck or ears to name a few. Tension headaches are relieved by pain killers Take OTC naproxen for relief from pain. Ensure to take the medicine after food. Alcohol, smoking, altered sleep patterns and missed meals can cause tension headaches. To find a cure you need to consult your primary care physician for proper assessment. He may refer you to a neurologist if needed.

Hope this helped and do keep us posted.

[Nancy T]

A neurologist. A few of them specialize in headache.

See your GP first, and he/she can't help you, ask for a referral to a headache-specialist neurologist. Good luck!