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Adult Abdominal Migraine Improved by OnabotulinumtoxinA Injections
1Neurology Department, CHRISTUS-St. Vincent Regional Medical Center, Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA.
Case Reports in Neurology
|November 1, 2021
Summary
Abdominal migraine, though rare in adults, can cause recurrent gastrointestinal issues. OnabotulinumtoxinA injections effectively treated a patient
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Gastroenterology
Background:
- Abdominal migraine is typically considered a pediatric condition.
- Adults with migraine may experience gastrointestinal symptoms, but adult abdominal migraine is underrecognized.
- Delayed diagnosis can lead to unnecessary and invasive treatments.
Observation:
- A patient presented with chronic migraine headaches and recurrent abdominal pain.
- The patient's symptoms were refractory to previous treatments.
Findings:
- Treatment with onabotulinumtoxinA injections resulted in sustained improvement in both chronic migraine headaches and recurrent abdominal pain.
- This suggests a potential therapeutic role for onabotulinumtoxinA in adult abdominal migraine.
Implications:
- Recognizing and diagnosing abdominal migraine in adults is crucial for effective management.
- OnabotulinumtoxinA may offer a novel treatment option for adults suffering from chronic migraine and associated abdominal pain.
- This case highlights the importance of considering migraine-related disorders in the differential diagnosis of recurrent abdominal pain in adults.
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