Hypertension Headache Treatment in India

Aadya Joshi, a 42-year-old high school...

Aadya Joshi, a 42-year-old high school principal, had always managed stress well until persistent headaches began disrupting her work. The pain was a constant, dull pressure at the back of her head, worst in the mornings and exacerbated by long days. Her primary care doctor, after finding her blood pressure consistently elevated around 160/100 mmHg despite lifestyle changes, referred her to a neurologist to rule out other causes and manage what he suspected were hypertension-related headaches. The neurologist, Dr. Mehta, recommended a comprehensive approach: starting a low-dose antihypertensive medication (an ARB), maintaining a detailed headache diary, and incorporating daily mindfulness meditation to address stress. Aadya was apprehensive about starting medication, fearing it meant she had 'failed' at managing her health naturally. The initial weeks on medication brought mild dizziness, but Dr. Mehta adjusted the dosage. After one month, the morning headaches had vanished, and her blood pressure stabilized at a healthy 125/82 mmHg. Emotionally, Aadya moved from feeling like a burdened failure to being empowered. She realized accepting medical help wasn't a weakness but a smart strategy, allowing her to lead her school with renewed focus and less anxiety.