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Chronic Migraine: Diagnosis and Management.
Doris Kung1, Gage Rodriguez1, Randolph Evans2
1Neurology Department, Baylor College of Medicine, 7200 Cambridge Street, Houston, TX 77030, USA.
Neurologic Clinics
|November 18, 2022
Summary
Chronic migraine (CM) is a leading cause of disability, presenting significant challenges in patient care, diagnosis, and treatment. This review covers CM epidemiology, pathophysiology, and management strategies.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Public Health
Background:
- Migraine represents a significant global health burden, ranking as the second leading cause of years lived with disability.
- Patients with chronic migraine (CM) encounter substantial obstacles in accessing healthcare services, obtaining accurate diagnoses, and receiving effective treatments.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive review of chronic migraine (CM).
- To cover key aspects including epidemiology, definition, pathophysiology, medication overuse, and treatment options for CM.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of epidemiological data.
- Synthesis of current understanding of migraine pathophysiology.
- Analysis of medication overuse patterns.
- Review of acute and preventive treatment strategies.
Main Results:
- Chronic migraine (CM) affects a substantial population, contributing significantly to disability.
- Understanding pathophysiology is crucial for targeted treatment development.
- Medication overuse is a common complication requiring specific management.
- Both acute and preventive treatments are essential for managing CM.
Conclusions:
- Effective management of chronic migraine (CM) requires addressing barriers to care and optimizing diagnosis and treatment.
- Further research into pathophysiology and treatment strategies is warranted to reduce the global burden of migraine-related disability.
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