Obesity and Headache/Migraine : The Importance of Weight Reduction through Lifestyle Modifications

The aim of this study is to determine a possible relationship between prevalence, frequency, and severity of migraine and obesity. All pertinent data from the literature have been critically examined and reviewed in order to assess the possible relationship between obesity and migraine, in particula...

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Published in:BioMed research international 2014-01, Vol.2014 (2014), p.1-7
Main Authors: Verrotti, Alberto, Di Fonzo, Alessia, Penta, Laura, Agostinelli, Sergio, Parisi, Pasquale
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Body mass index
Causality
Cohort analysis
Combined Modality Therapy
Cross-sectional studies
Diagnosis
Diet, Reducing - statistics & numerical data
Exercise Therapy - statistics & numerical data
Female
Headaches
Health aspects
Humans
Longitudinal studies
Male
Migraine
Migraine Disorders - epidemiology
Migraine Disorders - prevention & control
Motor Activity
Obesity
Obesity - epidemiology
Obesity - prevention & control
Overweight
Pediatrics
Prevalence
PubMed - statistics & numerical data
Review
Risk Factors
Risk Reduction Behavior
Treatment Outcome
Weight control
Weight Loss
Weight Reduction Programs - statistics & numerical data
Young Adult
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Summary:The aim of this study is to determine a possible relationship between prevalence, frequency, and severity of migraine and obesity. All pertinent data from the literature have been critically examined and reviewed in order to assess the possible relationship between obesity and migraine, in particular migraine frequency and disability in children, as well as in adult population studies. Prevalence, frequency, and severity of migraine appear to increase in relation to the body mass index, although this evidence is not supported by all the studies examined. Data from literature suggest that obesity can be linked with migraine prevalence, frequency, and disability both in pediatric and adult subjects. These data have important clinical implications and suggest that clinicians should have a special interest for weight reduction of obese children suffering from migraine, prescribing and supporting intensive lifestyle modifications (dietary, physical activities, and behavioral) for the patient and the entire family.
ISSN:2314-6133
2314-6141
DOI:10.1155/2014/420858