From Headaches to Insomnia: Why Neurologists in South Delhi Now Focus on Sleep
one in three people in India suffer from poor sleep, according to a recent study published in the Indian Journal of Sleep Medicine. That’s not just a number — it’s real people waking up tired, frustrated, and sick.
Are you one of them?
Do you often get headaches that never fully go away?
Do you toss and turn at night, struggling to fall asleep or stay asleep?
If yes, you’re not alone. Many people in Delhi are now visiting neurologists not just for seizures or strokes — but for sleep disorders.
Why are neurologists involved in sleep?
Because sleep and the brain are deeply connected.
Neurologists understand how your brain controls sleep, wake cycles, breathing, pain, and mood. So when sleep goes wrong, it’s often not just about "bad habits" or "stress." It’s about how your brain is functioning.
If you’re struggling with chronic insomnia, snoring, fatigue, or morning headaches, a neurologist might find something that a regular doctor may miss.
Headaches and poor sleep — they’re often linked
People who get regular migraines or tension headaches often report poor sleep. Sometimes the pain wakes them up. Other times, it’s the lack of proper sleep that brings the pain.
In South Delhi, neurologists are seeing a rise in cases where sleep apnea or restless legs syndrome is the hidden cause behind these ongoing symptoms.
Patients come in saying things like:
"I’ve tried everything — painkillers, yoga, meditation — but my headaches are worse in the morning."
"I can’t sleep. My brain won’t shut off. I feel wired at night and exhausted during the day."
These are red flags that there’s more going on than just lifestyle problems.
What neurologists are doing differently now
Many neurology sleep centres in Delhi are combining sleep studies with neurological testing. You may be asked to do a sleep apnea test, or undergo a polysomnography overnight study. These help the doctor understand if your sleep is being disrupted by breathing issues, abnormal brain activity, or nerve-related problems.
Some sleep issues are tied to conditions like:
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Upper Airway Resistance Syndrome (UARS)
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Nocturnal seizures
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REM behavior disorder
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Circadian rhythm disorders
These are not things a general physician usually checks for.
Why South Delhi?
South Delhi has some of the best neurologists and sleep clinics in India. Doctors like Dr. Manvir Bhatia, one of the top somnologists in the country, are leading this shift. Her clinic focuses on treating sleep issues from a brain-first perspective. That means not just handing out sleeping pills, but actually figuring out what’s going wrong in the brain.
What you can do next
If you’ve been struggling with poor sleep, especially if it comes with headaches, mood swings, or memory problems — see a neurologist. Look for one who also understands sleep medicine.
You don’t have to live with this. You don’t have to guess anymore.
There’s real help. There are tests. There are answers.
And yes — there’s a way to finally wake up feeling rested.
