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Sleep and headache.

Paul Jennum1, Rigmor Jensen

  • 1Sleep Laboratory, Department of Clinical Neurophysiology, University of Copenhagen, Glostrup Hospital, Denmark.

Sleep Medicine Reviews
|December 31, 2002
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Sleep disturbances are strongly linked to various headache disorders, including migraine and tension-type headaches. Further research is needed to understand the complex relationship between sleep issues and headaches.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Sleep Medicine
  • Public Health

Background:

  • The connection between sleep and headache has been recognized for over 100 years.
  • Headache and sleep problems are prevalent clinical issues with significant social, familial, and economic consequences.
  • A clear association exists between headaches, particularly those occurring at night or early morning, and sleep disturbances.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the complex and multifactorial relationship between sleep disturbances and various headache disorders.
  • To highlight the impact of sleep problems on daytime functioning in individuals with headaches.
  • To underscore the need for further research into the mechanisms underlying headache and sleep interactions.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing research on sleep and headache.

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  • Analysis of the association between primary headache disorders and sleep disturbances.
  • Examination of the role of primary sleep disorders in headache etiology.

    • Main Results:

    • Headache disorders such as migraine, tension-type headache, cluster headache, and hypnic headache are directly related to sleep disturbances.
    • Sleep fragmentation, insomnia, and hypersomnia are all associated with headache.
    • Primary sleep disorders, including insomnia and sleep-disordered breathing, can cause or be associated with headaches.

    Conclusions:

    • The relationship between sleep and headache is complex, multifactorial, and not fully understood.
    • Sleep disturbances are significantly associated with various headache types and can exacerbate daytime dysfunction.
    • Further research is crucial to elucidate the mechanisms and develop effective management strategies for headache disorders related to sleep.