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Alcohol use problems in migraine and tension-type headache
Renan B Domingues1, Simone A Domingues1, Cássio B Lacerda1
1Departamento de Patologia e Clínica Médica, Escola de Medicina, Santa Casa de Misericórdia, VitoriaES, Brazil.
Arquivos De Neuro-Psiquiatria
|March 19, 2014
Summary
Migraine patients show fewer alcohol use problems than tension-type headache patients, with migraine having a greater impact. This suggests a link between headache severity and alcohol consumption patterns.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Addiction Medicine
Background:
- Migraine and tension-type headache are common neurological conditions.
- Alcohol consumption is prevalent and can influence health outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To compare alcohol use problems in patients diagnosed with migraine versus tension-type headache.
- To investigate the relationship between headache impact and alcohol consumption.
Main Methods:
- 81 migraine patients and 62 tension-type headache patients were assessed.
- Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test (AUDIT) identified alcohol use problems (AUDIT score ≥ 8).
- Headache Impact Test (HIT-6) measured headache severity.
Main Results:
- Alcohol use problems were identified in 5.2% of migraine patients and 16.1% of tension-type headache patients (P=0.044).
- Headache impact was significantly greater in migraine patients compared to tension-type headache patients (P<0.0001).
- An inverse correlation was observed between headache impact and AUDIT scores (P=0.043).
Conclusions:
- Migraine patients appear less likely to experience alcohol use problems compared to tension-type headache patients.
- The greater impact of migraine may contribute to reduced alcohol use problems.
- Findings suggest distinct patterns of alcohol consumption related to headache type and severity.
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