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Chronic Migraine: An Update on Diagnosis and Management
Catriona L Gribbin1, Krishna A Dani1, Alok Tyagi1
1Department of Neurology, Institute of Neurological Sciences, Queen Elizabeth University Hospital, Glasgow, United Kingdom.
Neurology India
|May 18, 2021
Summary
Chronic migraine is often overlooked and undertreated. Early diagnosis and effective management significantly improve patient quality of life and offer socioeconomic benefits.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Neuroscience
- Medical Research
Background:
- Chronic migraine remains under-recognized and undertreated.
- Advances in understanding migraine pathophysiology have led to targeted therapies.
- This review focuses on diagnosis, management, and novel treatments for chronic migraine.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide an updated overview of chronic migraine diagnosis and management.
- To discuss current and emerging therapeutic strategies.
Main Methods:
- A comprehensive literature search was conducted.
- Relevant articles were identified in the PubMed database.
- The search was limited to publications up to October 2020.
Main Results:
- Chronic migraine is a significant health issue.
- Effective management strategies are crucial for patient outcomes.
- Novel therapies are emerging for chronic migraine treatment.
Conclusions:
- Prompt diagnosis of chronic migraine is essential.
- Appropriate management improves quality of life.
- Improved management yields socioeconomic benefits.
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