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Common migraine: a review and proposal for a non‐vascular aetiology
Author(s) -
RUFF G. A.,
MOSS R. A.,
LOMBARDO T. W.
Publication year - 1986
Publication title -
journal of oral rehabilitation
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.991
H-Index - 93
eISSN - 1365-2842
pISSN - 0305-182X
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2842.1986.tb00673.x
Subject(s) - migraine , headaches , etiology , medicine , epidemiology , temporomandibular joint , intensive care medicine , migraine disorders , physical therapy , psychiatry , pathology
Summary A brief review of the literature related to migraine headaches is presented. Information is presented on the epidemiology and diagnostic criteria of migraine headaches and is followed by a discussion on the problems inherent in the current classification system. Previously proposed vascular mechanisms of common migraine are discussed in the light of recent non‐supporting data and a possible link between common migraine and orofacial pain dysfunction syndromes is proposed. The role of oral behavioural patterns and related muscular/ temporomandibular joint problems are advanced as probable factors related to common migraine. The discussion focuses on the need to distinguish classic from common migraine headache sufferers in assessment and treatment outcome studies, as well as suggesting future avenues of research.