Migraine Surgery

Migraine headache is one of the most common pain complaints in the world. It has been one of the most widely reported disabling condition and has a global prevalence of 14.7% according to the 2010 Global Burden of Disease Study.

For years, the basic physiology of what causes migraine has been elusive. Several trigger factors had been noted but no definite cause has been fully understood.

How do you know that you have Migraine?

While there is no definite diagnostic procedure for Migraine, a family history, your own personal history, symptoms, and physical and neurologic examinations are commonly used. On rare cases, an MRI may be recommended to confirm or rule out other possible causes especially for those with severe symptoms.

How is Migraine Treated?

Traditional treatment for migraine includes pain medication to manage the pain and preventive medication to reduce the severity or frequency of the attack. The problem with pain medications is that it can lead to overuse, dependence, and in the long run, the migraines become unresponsive to the medications.

The good news is Migraine Surgery in Thailand is now available at Yoskarn Clinic

HOW IS MIGRAINE SURGERY PERFORMED IN THAILAND?

Migraine Surgery only requires a small, inconspicuous incision within the vicinity of the involved area. The surgery can be performed as an office procedure under local anesthesia, however general anesthesia can also be used per request. The recovery for the procedure is very minimal and more than 90 % of the patients report improvement after surgery.