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Association Between Gut-Brain Axis Dysfunction and Vestibular Migraine Severity.

Muhammad Alryan Masood¹, Namra Asif², Muhibullah Younus³

¹Stroke Medicine, University Hospital of Wales, Cardiff, GBR.

|October 3, 2025

Summary

Gut-brain axis dysfunction is linked to increased vestibular migraine severity in Pakistan. Gastrointestinal symptoms and psychological factors are key indicators for managing this condition.

Keywords:

gastrointestinal symptoms gut-brain axis migraine disability vertigo vestibular migraine

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Area of Science:

Neuroscience
Gastroenterology
Migraine Research

Background:

Vestibular migraine (VM) involves vertigo and migraine symptoms.
The gut-brain axis (GBA) role in VM severity is unclear, especially in Pakistan.
This study investigates the GBA-VM severity link.

Purpose of the Study:

To elucidate the relationship between gut-brain axis dysfunction and vestibular migraine severity.
To identify predictors of VM severity in a Pakistani population.

Main Methods:

Cross-sectional study of 386 VM patients at Jinnah Hospital, Lahore.
Utilized GSRS, MIDAS, and VSS-SF questionnaires.
Employed correlation and regression analyses to assess GBA dysfunction and VM severity.

Main Results:

Significant positive correlations found between gastrointestinal symptoms, migraine disability, and vertigo severity (P < 0.001).
Gastrointestinal symptom severity, older age, and vertigo incidence predicted increased VM disability and vertigo severity (P < 0.05).
Anxiety and depression were associated with severe symptoms, suggesting a link to GBA dysfunction.

Conclusions:

GBA-related symptoms are associated with greater VM severity.
Assessing gastrointestinal and psychological comorbidities is crucial for VM management in Pakistan.
Future research should explore gut-targeted interventions.