India, July 1 -- How many times have you called every headache a migraine or every migraine "just a headache"? The two terms are often used interchangeably, but they aren't the same. Understanding the difference can help you manage symptoms better and know when it's time to seek medical advice. Both of these conditions are common, leading people to think the treatment is too similar. Most of the time, these get cured through medicine or rest, but the intense pain that occurs sometimes in the middle of nowhere disrupts the daily routine.

"Not all headaches are migraines, but all recurrent headaches deserve attention. Understanding the difference is the first step towards effective treatment and a better quality of life," Dr Aditya Gupta, ...