Headache & Migrane
Headache is one of the most known human beings’ complaints throughout history and has been reported in different forms or shapes in ancient books. In modern life, headache has become a more serious complaint due to lifestyle changes, and it’s become even more common after the recent pandemic that has added up to already existing stressful life.
1. Is headache a disabling disease?
Migraine headache is a chronic condition that has a significant negative impact on a patient’s life. According to a study published in Lancet Neuro in 2018, more than half of the patients with chronic headaches require bed rest during their headaches.
Because of this, Migraine Headache is the SECOND leading cause of disability.
2. What treatment options are available for headaches?
There are different kinds of treatment that physicians have used for many years. These include medications and injections such as:
Nerve Block injections and Botox injections.
3. What is BOTOX for Headache treatment?
Botox with the medical name Onabotulinumtoxin-A is one of the botulinum neurotoxins (biologic products) produced by various strains of a bacteria called Clostridium botulinum. Most people know Botox as an injection into the skin for cosmetic purposes.
However, BOTOX has been studied and proven to be a very effective treatment for different types of headaches, including migraine headaches.
4. What other treatment is available for headaches?
Botox with the medical name Onabotulinumtoxin-A is one of the botulinum neurotoxins (biologic products) produced by various strains of a bacteria called Clostridium botulinum. Most people know Botox as an injection into the skin for cosmetic purposes.
However, BOTOX has been studied and proven to be a very effective treatment for different types of headaches, including migraine headaches.