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Association of Depression with Migraine without Aura; A Cross-Sectional Study.

Year: 2019

Type: article

Abstract: OBJECTIVE: Migraine is ranked as the seventh leading cause of disability worldwide, and it is characterized by a manifestation of combined neurological, gastrointestinal, and autonomic symptoms linked with different provoking factors. Aim of the study: This study investigates the association between migraine without aura and depression. METHOD: A total number of 100 patients were enrolled in the study and were divided into two groups: 50 individuals with confirmed migraine without aura (the study group) and 50 individuals with no history of headaches (control group). All individuals were evaluated using the ICHD- II diagnostic criteria for migraine, as well as the Beck test for depression. RESULTS: Statistical analysis showed a significant relationship between migraine without aura and depression (p=0.023), but no significant association between depression and BMI, migraine length, gender, family history of depression, alcoholism, smoking cigarettes and number of drugs consumed. CONCLUSIONS: Based on our data we can confirm an association between depression and migraine without aura.

Source: PubMed

Authors: Shakila Meshkat, Mahsa Moghanlou, Abbas Tafakhori, Amir Salimi, Vajiheh Aghamollaii

Institutions: University of Tehran, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Shahid Beheshti University, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences

Language: English

Topic: Migraine and Headache Studies

Subfield: Clinical Neurology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W4206895714

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