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Migraine sufferers twice as likely to have depression

The prevalence of depression among those suffering from migraine is nearly twice as high as for those without the disease (men: 8.4 percent vs. 3.4 percent; women 12.4 percent vs. 5.7 percent), a new

By: Admin   | | Updated: October 19, 2013 9:33 am
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The prevalence of depression among those suffering from migraine is nearly twice as high as for those without the disease (men: 8.4 percent vs. 3.4 percent; women 12.4 percent vs. 5.7 percent), a new study has suggested. In the paper, investigators reported that younger migraine sufferers were particularly at risk for depression. Lead author, Professor Esme Fuller-Thomson, Sandra Rotman Endowed Chair at the University of Toronto’s Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, said that women with migraines who were younger than 30 had six times the odds of depression in comparison to sufferers who were aged 65 and over. Unmarried individuals and migraine sufferers who had difficulties with daily activities also had high odds of depression. Data drawn from a representative sample of more than 67,000 Canadians, the 2005 Canadian Community Health Survey, were used to examine gender-specific associations between migraine and depression. More than 6,000 respondents reported that they had been diagnosed by a health professional with migraines. Also Read - Ganesh Chaturthi 2020: 4 reasons an eco-friendly Ganesha is good for you

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Consistent with prior research, the prevalence of migraines was much higher in women than men, with one in every seven women, compared to one in every 16 men, reporting that they had migraines. Also Read - Weight loss diet: How to eat healthy in a restaurant when you want to lose weight

The study has been published online in the journal Depression Research and Treatment.

What is a migraine?

One of the most nagging headaches, Migraine is episodic (occurs anywhere from once or twice a year to 1-4 times a month) in nature. It is associated with accompanying symptoms like vomiting, blurring of vision etc. Some patients may get headaches more frequently, almost daily.

Though the exact causes of migraines are unknown, blood vessel contractions and other changes in the brain as well as inherited abnormalities in certain areas of the brain have been linked to it. A migraine pain centre or generator is situated in the brain. A migraine begins when hyperactive nerve cells send out impulses to the blood vessels. This causes them to constrict, followed by expansion and the release of inflammatory substances like prostaglandins, serotonin, etc. that cause the pulsation to be painful. Read more…

What is depression?

The term depression is used for two purposes. It can either refer to a person s mood where he or she is feeling sad and dejected and the term is also used to describe a debilitating mental illness called major depressive disorder. To feel sad during major life crises is normal but major depressive disorder refers to a condition where there is prolonged sadness without any link to life events. It s important to remember that major depressive disorder is an illness and needs to be treated just like other ailments physical or mental. Read more…

Published : October 18, 2013 12:47 pm | Updated:October 19, 2013 9:33 am
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