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'A close doctor-patient relationship is essential for the effective management of headache. Our main aim will be to provide continuity of care for headache patients. At our clinic, we are committed to achieving this goal.' |
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The search for a headache cure has a long history. The Egyptians blamed evil spirits for head pain and treated it with a mixture of herbs, including opium. Hippocrates, in 400 BC, believed that headaches were due to an imbalance of the elements; he recommended bleeding followed by the application of herbs to the head.
All this has changed now……
With better understanding of headache mechanisms, headache treatment has advanced greatly and patients can now hope for greater relief. Headaches are now more effectively managed through a 'HEADACHE CLINIC'.
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The Approach to Headache Management at our Clinic will be :
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To make a proper diagnosis of the type of headache and the possible underlying cause.
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To encourage use of specific medications, rather than habit forming analgesics.
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To choose the right acute treatment and emphasis more usage of preventives in order to reduce the frequency and severity of headaches.
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To advice on dietary restrictions and other "triggering" factors.
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To give detailed advice regarding various medications.
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To offer psychological support, when needed.
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To further investigate using the latest diagnostic equipment such as EEG, CT/MRI scan, and SPECT scans, wherever necessary.
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