Is there an Association between Migraine and Gastrointestinal Disorders?.
10.3988/jcn.2017.13.3.215
- Author:
Michael DOULBERIS
1
;
Christian SALEH
;
Stefan BEYENBURG
Author Information
1. Department of Internal Medicine, Bürgerspital Hospital of Solothurn, Solothurn, Switzerland.
- Publication Type:Review
- Keywords:
headache;
migraine;
gut-brain axis;
inflammatory bowel disease;
gastrointestinal diseases;
irritable bowel syndrome;
Helicobacter pylori infection
- MeSH:
Diagnosis;
Gastrointestinal Diseases;
Headache;
Headache Disorders;
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases;
Irritable Bowel Syndrome;
Migraine Disorders*
- From:Journal of Clinical Neurology
2017;13(3):215-226
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
-
Abstract:
Migraine is a primary episodic headache disorder that represents a substantial burden and disability worldwide. Its pathogenesis is multifactorial and remains hitherto poorly elucidated. An interesting but less-well-known association is that between migraine and gastrointestinal disorders. We have reviewed the literature for relevant papers reporting on the clinical association between migraine and gastrointestinal symptoms. Several studies have shown different gastrointestinal diseases to be associated with migraine, but the underlining pathophysiology remains elusive. The data gathered and analyzed have shown great variability across studies, making it impossible to draw definitive conclusions. Further research is required to elucidate this potential relationship. An understanding of the relationship between migraine and gastrointestinal disorders is of great clinical importance for prompt diagnosis and treatment.
