Open AccessA study of the correlation between Migraine and Vestibular Vertigo
Author(s) -
Enaas Ahmed Kolkiela,
Hanaa Hussein Elsanadiky,
Yasser A. Nour
Publication year - 2017
Publication title -
egyptian journal of ear nose throat and allied sciences
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.108
H-Index - 8
eISSN - 2090-3405
pISSN - 2090-0740
DOI - 10.1016/j.ejenta.2016.09.001
Subject(s) - migraine , vertigo , medicine , vestibular system , audiology , anesthesia , surgery
The pathophysiology of Vestibular Migraine is puzzling dilemma. The simultaneous process of the two symptoms doesn’t initiate a definitive causal relationship.ObjectivesThis study aimed to investigate whether Audiovestibular evaluation can help in differentiation of the migraine-associated vertigo.Materials and methodsParticipants of this study had an attack of Dizziness associated with Migraine or after attacks of Migraine only. They were subjected to questionnaire to confirm the criteria for Migraine (International Classification of Headache) and characteristics of vertiginous attacks. Videonystagmography and Caloric tests were done.Results and conclusionComparison between Control and study group revealed no statistically significant difference. The association of Vertigo and Migraine is certainly insufficient to make the dizziness of Migraine related Vertigo. The rationale is to improve management of this disease