Migraine Treatment in India: Advanced Solutions

Dr. Shailesh Jain

• Neurologist with an overall experience of 20 years
• Specializes in Neurointerventional surgery
• Has been a pioneer in treatment of Brain and Spine diseases like fits and headaches
• Is the Principal Consultant Neurosurgery and Neurointervention at Max Hospital, Shalimar Bagh

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Dr. L K Malhotra

• Neurologist with 36 years of overall experience
• Awarded the T.P. Jhunjhunwala Foundation National Award for Medical Excellence in 2006
• Currently practices at Malhotra Neuro Center in Sheikh Sarai

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• Neurologist with an overall experience of 17 years
• Currently attached to Fortis Hospital

Dr. Nilesh Chaudhary

• Neurologist with an overall experience of 13 years
• Currently practices at LH Hiranandani Hospital

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Dr. P.R. Krishnan

• Neurologist with over 20 years of experience
• Has published several papers in national and international peer-reviewed journals
• Currently practices at Fortis Hospital, Bannerghatta Road

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Dr. Lokesh Bathala

• Neurologist with an overall experience of 25 years
• Secretary General for the Society of Neurosonology
• Has received additional training in Singapore, USA, and Netherlands
• Currently is the head of the department of Neurology at Aster CMI Hospital

Dr. Sudhir Kumar

• Neurologist with over 20 years of experience
• Currently attached to Apollo Hospitals. Jubilee Hills

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Dr. Vemula Sreekanth

• Neurologist with 21 years of experience
• Is a Consultant Neurologist at Magna Clinics

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Dr. Nikhil Prasun

• Neurologist with an overall experience of 19 years
• Currently attached to AMRI Hospitals, Salt Lake

Dr. Sadanand Dey

• Neurologist with an overall experience of 19 years
• Received the ‘Young Neurologist Award’ from the World Stroke Organization in 2014
• Currently practices at Apollo Gleneagles Hospitals

Dr. Tharun Krishna B S

• Neurologist with an overall experience of 29 years
• Currently practices at Apollo Adlux Hospital, Ernakulam

Dr. Joy M A

• Neurologist with an overall experience of 22 years
• Currently attached to the Apollo Adlux Hospital, Ernakulam

Dr. S. Balasubramaniam

• Neurologist with an overall experience of 20 years
• Consultant Neurologist at the Tamilnadu Government Multisuperspeciality Hospital in Chennai

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Dr. M. Kodeeswaran

• Neurosurgeon and Neurologist with an overall experience of 21 years
• Is currently attached to Boston Brain and Spine Care

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Dr. Sucheta Mudgerikar

• Neurologist with over 32 years of experience
• Currently practices at Apollo Hospital

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Dr. Mukesh Sharma

• Neurologist with an overall experience of 22 years
• Has received a Certificate of Recognition from the European Dana Alliance for the Brain
• Currently practices at Apollo Hospital

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Max Hospital, Saket

• It has state-of-the-art technology for diagnosing and treating cases with unconventional methods
• Nearly all their neurologists have an experience of over 20 years
• They are well-renowned for handling even complicated cases accurately

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All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS)

• Is one of the premier institutes of India with a world-class Neurology department
• Equipped with ultra-modern equipment that is upgraded from time to time
• Provides affordable healthcare
• Home to the best talent in the country

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Jaslok Hospital

• Is a 364-bed multi-specialty hospital with an excellent Neurology department
• Is designated as a ‘Center of Excellence’ for Neurology
• Some of the best doctors of neurology practices at Jaslok.

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Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital

• 750-bed multi-specialty tertiary care hospital
• Only hospital in Mumbai with a ‘Full Time Specialist System’ and the best doctors.
• It has Novalis TX, which is among the world’s first whole radiosurgery systems for the brain, liver, pancreas, and lung

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Apollo Hospitals, Jubilee Hills

• Known to have the best Neurology and Neurosurgery department in Hyderabad
• First hospital in the world to be certified for stroke management by the JCI, USA
• They perform 1100 surgeries annually with a mortality rate of less than 1%

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Continental Hospitals

• It is a NABH-accredited 750-bed super specialty hospital
• Its neurology department is designated as a ‘Center of Excellence’
• Received the ‘National Excellence Healthcare Award’ in 2014

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Manipal Hospital (Old Airport Road)

• It is a 650-bed multi-specialty hospital
• Is the third-largest healthcare network in India
• Rated the Most Patient Recommended Hospital in India by Consumer Voice

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Fortis Hospital (Bannerghatta Road)

• It is a 276 -bed multi-specialty hospital
• Ranked No. 3 among the best hospitals in the world.
• Ranked No.1 in India for Medical Tourism by Medical Travel and Tourism Quality Alliance (MTQUA).

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Apollo Gleneagles Hospital

• Is a 700-bed multi-specialty hospital
• One of the top Neurosurgery hospitals in the country
• Conducts over 1000 neurosurgeries annually

AMRI Hospital, Salt Lake

• Is a 350-bed super-specialty hospital
• Accredited with NABH. NABH, and GreenOT certification
• Treats over 3.5 lakh patients annually

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Aster Medcity, Kochi

• This multi-specialty hospital has 670 beds
• First hospital in Kerala to establish an independent unit exclusively for spine, brain, and neural disorders
• First hospital in Kerala to provide Minimal Access Robotic Surgery (MARS) facilities using the da Vinci Surgical System

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Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Center, Kochi

• It is NABL, NABH, NAAC, OHSAAS 18001, and ISO 9001:2008 accredited
• Received the British Medical Journal Award for Best Surgical Team in South Asia in 2015, and the National Healthcare Excellence Award for Best Hospital (CSR Category) in India by FICCI in 2013

Apollo Hospital, Greams Road

• Known for their excellent Neurology department
• Have several accreditations including NABH
• Performs over 1000 neurosurgeries annually

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Gleneagles Global Hospital

• Treats over 2 lakh patients every year from around the world
• Has accreditations from leading international commissions
• Has an exclusive unit for interventional neurology that treats conditions like migraine, dementia, etc.
• 800-900 neurosurgeries are performed annually by the skilled doctors.

Zydus Hospital 

• 550-bed super-specialty hospital
• One of the largest hospitals in Western India
• Several of their Neurologists are American/Europe trained
• Accredited by NABH

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Shalby Hospital

• Is a 1700-bed multi-specialty hospital
• Is NABH, NABL, and ISO 9001:2008 accredited
• Awarded the Rajiv Gandhi National Quality Award and FICCI Operational Excellence Award

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• Migraine medicine India is the first line of treatment for treating migraines.
• They can either be for pain relief or preventive medicines
• For migraine headache medicine in India, drugs like OTC pain relievers (Ibuprofen), triptans, and dihydroergotamine are prescribed.
• Preventive medicines like anti-hypertensives and anti-seizure drugs are prescribed for patients who get frequent episodes.

• This is a treatment option for people who experience more than fifteen migraine days every month.
• It is injected around the head.
• Botox blocks the neurotransmitters that carry pain signals from our brains.

• This is advised in women who get migraines due to hormonal imbalances.
• The drop of estrogen during the start of menstruation is believed to be the cause of menstrual migraines.
• Hormone replacement therapy is advised in such cases.

• Ayurvedic philosophy states Kapha dosha as the cause of migraine.
• All treatments are aimed toward reducing this kapha dosha.
• The best Ayurvedic treatment for migraine in India is Sitopaladi churan and Triphala churan are prescribed to soothe migraine pains.
• Warm oil massages also provide some pain relief.

• Migraine homeopathic treatment India uses medicines like belladonna and gelsium.
• They reduce sensitivity to light and reduce the feeling of pressure in the head.
• However, there is no scientific evidence that homeopathy is effective in treating migraine.

• Several migraine headache home remedies India are popular.
• To relieve migraine pain, put four drops of sesame oil in your nostrils once a day till your migraine lasts and inhale deeply.
• Make a paste with crushed nutmeg powder and water, and massage it on your forehead. It provides pain relief.

• Small needle points are inserted near the nerves in your body in this treatment.
• This treatment is said to stimulate the nerves to release endorphins, thus relieving pain.
• Although limited data is available, a few studies have shown that acupuncture is effective in some migraine cases.

• In extreme cases, nerve decompression surgery is done.
• Tissue that puts pressure on peripheral sensory nerves is removed, eliminating the trigger points.
• It should be noted that in many cases, the pain relief is only short-lived.

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Visit the Website

• Your enquiry is reviewed within 24 hours
• You receive call to review medical histories and reports.
• Our medical counselors will guide you with treatment plans.
• Our medical counselors will assist with travel planning.
• You travel to India and begin treatment.

Connect on WhatsApp

• You need to send your medical reports over WhatsApp
• Our medical counselors will review your reports.
• Our executives pitch doctors and hospitals best suited to your needs.
• Treatment is tailored to meet your financial and medical expectations.
• Our medical counselors explain tentative treatment plans.
• You will receive a cost estimate.

Video consultation

• Connect with doctors to make informed choices.
• Clear all your doubts regarding critical care before you travel.
• Connect with India’s best doctors regarding critical cases such as transplants, cancer treatment, surgical complications etc.

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Medical Visa

• Medical visa is issued for 3-6 months as per the line of tentative treatment.
• We assist in extending visa duration (IF REQUIRED)

Visa Invitation Letter

• Only NABH/JCI-accredited hospitals can give VIL.
• We issue VIL once you confirm your visit to India.
• With VIL, visa to India is processed and issued quickly.

Travel Guideline

• Through VIL, 2 people will get visas to assist the patient (max. 3 in some cases)
• Patients can visit India on tourist visa for minor treatments (dermatology treatment, basic health check up, etc)
• Patients need medical visas in India to undergo major treatments (cancer, cardiovascular issues, neurological issues, etc)
• Patients in India need a medical visa for admission to a hospital.

Stay & Bookings

• We assist in FRRO form registration.
• We assist in C form submission.
• We arrange accommodation suiting your medical needs (built-in kitchen, infection control)
• We arrange accommodation suiting your financial needs

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Payment

• Cash payment limit is subject to change with the hospital
• Only cash is accepted for minor medical expenses (doctor consultation, blood tests)
• Wire transfer/Credit/Debit card accepted for major expenses
• International currencies accepted in SUPER/multi-specialty hospitals
• We do not participate in fundraising initiatives

Currency Exchange

• We assist you with forex
• Hospital admin assists you with forex

Insurance

• Send your insurance documents to our executives
• Our executives will check which hospitals accept the insurance policy.
• Hospitals then directly connect with your policy provider.