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Manushi Patel1, Simy K Parikh2
1Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Purpose Of Review:
Migraine is a complex neurological disorder characterized by recurrent attacks superimposed on an underlying state of persistent susceptibility. The interictal state, which is the time between acute episodes, is associated with symptoms that affect cognitive, functional, psychological, interpersonal, and socioeconomic domains. The objectives of this review are to define the interictal state of migraine, distinguish trigger subtypes, and investigate the transition from the interictal state to a migraine attack.
Recent Findings:
Studies using assessment tools such as the Migraine Interictal Burden Scale (MIBS-4) have documented severe interictal burden in a majority of patients in several large-scale studies; however, the interictal burden has traditionally received limited attention despite its substantial impact on patients. By highlighting gaps in current research and clinical management, this work underscores the need to address both ictal and interictal states, aiming to improve patient outcomes and enhance awareness of this underrecognized aspect of migraine.
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