Frequent headaches and migraines affect work, sleep and family life. We look at the pattern of your headaches first, then plan care aimed at making them less frequent and less severe.
- Registered Ayurvedic doctors
- A full assessment before any treatment
- At our Anuradhapura clinic or online
- Consultations in Sinhala and English
Problems we commonly see
- Migraine
- Tension-type headaches
- Neck-related headaches
- Selected other recurring headaches
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How we work: cause → signs → remedy
- Find the cause. What sets your headaches off: sleep, screen time, stress, meals, posture, sinus problems or other triggers.
- Read your signs. How often they come, where the pain is, how long it lasts, and what helps or makes it worse.
- Plan the remedy. Treatment chosen for you, not a standard package.
What treatment may include
Treatment depends on your condition. Your doctor decides on it after discussing it with you. It may include:
- Herbal medicines to take at home
- Calming head therapies, for example Shiro Abhyanga (warm oil head massage), Shirodhara (gentle oil stream on the forehead) and Nasya Karma (nasal treatment)
- Sleep, meal and screen-time routine advice
What to expect
- First visit: 45–60 minutes with the doctor. A headache diary for the last two weeks helps. Bring any reports and your list of medicines.
- Your plan: explained clearly, so you know what each step is for.
- Therapy courses, where needed, are planned around your condition, so their length differs from person to person.
- Follow-up visits to check progress and adjust your plan.
Go to a hospital first if…
- A sudden, very severe headache, the worst you have ever had
- Headache with fever and a stiff neck
- Headache after a head injury
- Headache with weakness, confusion, loss of vision or trouble speaking
Ayurvedic care is not a substitute for emergency care. If you have any of these, please get medical help the same day.
Common questions
Should I stop the medicines my other doctor prescribed?
No. Please don’t stop or change any prescribed medicine without proper medical advice.
Should I keep a headache diary?
Yes. Note the date, time, how bad it was and what you were doing. It helps the doctor find your triggers.
Can I consult online?
Yes, for the assessment and a herbal and routine plan. Therapies such as Shirodhara need a visit to our Anuradhapura clinic.
Your doctor
Dr. Umesh Karunathilake sees patients for these conditions. He is BAMS (University of Colombo) and registered with the Sri Lanka Ayurvedic Medical Council. Consultations in Sinhala and English. Meet our doctors.
Safety note. This article is general information, not a diagnosis or a treatment plan. Please see a registered doctor before starting any treatment, and keep taking medicines your doctors have prescribed. If you have any urgent warning signs, seek medical care the same day.
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