Migraine: risk factor and comorbidity

Neurol Sci. 2012 May:33 Suppl 1:S37-41. doi: 10.1007/s10072-012-1029-6.

Abstract

The burden of migraine strongly increases considering its linkage with other psychiatric, neurological, cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases. Migraine is positively associated with many disorders: some are confirmed by several studies whereas others remain uncertain or controversial. The association with some disorders is not simply due to concomitance but it implies a linkage in terms of causality. Highlighting these relationships is important to improve treatment strategies, broaden our knowledge of the pathophysiology and understand if migraine is per se a modifiable risk factor for some disorders.

MeSH terms

  • Animals
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / epidemiology
  • Cardiovascular Diseases / psychology
  • Cerebrovascular Disorders / epidemiology
  • Cerebrovascular Disorders / psychology
  • Comorbidity
  • Humans
  • Mental Disorders / epidemiology
  • Mental Disorders / psychology
  • Migraine Disorders / epidemiology*
  • Migraine Disorders / psychology*
  • Risk Factors