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Thyroid function in patients with chronic headache.

Y Iwasaki1, M Kinoshita, K Ikeda

  • 1Fourth Department of Internal Medicine, Toho University Ohashi Hospital, Tokyo, Japan.

The International Journal of Neuroscience
|April 1, 1991
PubMed
Summary

Chronic headaches may be linked to hyperthyroidism, not just hypothyroidism. Thyroid testing can aid in diagnosing chronic headaches, revealing a potential cause in hyperthyroid patients.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Endocrinology
  • Internal Medicine

Background:

  • Headache is a recognized neurological symptom associated with hypothyroidism.
  • The connection between hyperthyroidism and chronic headache remains largely unexplored.
  • Understanding thyroid dysfunction's impact on headache presentation is crucial for diagnosis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the potential relationship between hyperthyroidism and chronic headache.
  • To determine the prevalence of thyroid dysfunction in patients presenting with chronic headaches.
  • To assess the utility of thyroid function tests in the differential diagnosis of chronic headache.

Main Methods:

  • Conducted thyroid function tests on a cohort of 30 patients diagnosed with chronic headache.

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  • Analyzed results to identify instances of hyperthyroidism and hypothyroidism within the patient group.
  • Correlated thyroid test results with the presence and characteristics of chronic headaches.

    • Main Results:

    • Six out of 30 patients with chronic headache were diagnosed with hyperthyroidism.
    • No patients in the study group presented with hypothyroidism.
    • The findings suggest a higher-than-expected incidence of hyperthyroidism among chronic headache sufferers.

    Conclusions:

    • Hyperthyroidism may be an underdiagnosed cause of chronic headache.
    • Thyroid function testing should be considered in the diagnostic workup for chronic headaches.
    • This study highlights a potential link between an overactive thyroid and persistent headaches.