TY - JOUR
T1 - Identifying migraine in primary care settings.
AU - Sadovsky, Richard
AU - Dodick, David W.
PY - 2005/3
Y1 - 2005/3
N2 - Migraine disorders are largely unrecognized and untreated, despite the heavy burden they impose on individuals and society. Studies have shown that the symptom severity and disability associated with undiagnosed migraine are as burdensome as those associated with diagnosed migraine. Of those persons with migraine identified in population-based surveys, many were previously unaware that they had migraine. Furthermore, coexisting headache types and comorbid conditions contribute to misdiagnosis among those who consult a physician for headache. Patients who do seek medical attention for headaches usually visit their primary care providers. The purpose of this review is to highlight the distinguishing characteristics of migraine compared with other headache disorders, based on the new International Classification of Headache Disorders. To aid in diagnosis, simple screening tools, such as ID Migraine (Pfizer Inc., New York, NY), are recommended. The clinical interview and headache diary aid in refining the diagnosis or suggesting the need for further evaluation. Improved recognition of migraine in primary care will increase the rate of successful treatment with effective migraine-specific therapies. This will result in improved functionality and decreased pain, and may help prevent disease progression.
AB - Migraine disorders are largely unrecognized and untreated, despite the heavy burden they impose on individuals and society. Studies have shown that the symptom severity and disability associated with undiagnosed migraine are as burdensome as those associated with diagnosed migraine. Of those persons with migraine identified in population-based surveys, many were previously unaware that they had migraine. Furthermore, coexisting headache types and comorbid conditions contribute to misdiagnosis among those who consult a physician for headache. Patients who do seek medical attention for headaches usually visit their primary care providers. The purpose of this review is to highlight the distinguishing characteristics of migraine compared with other headache disorders, based on the new International Classification of Headache Disorders. To aid in diagnosis, simple screening tools, such as ID Migraine (Pfizer Inc., New York, NY), are recommended. The clinical interview and headache diary aid in refining the diagnosis or suggesting the need for further evaluation. Improved recognition of migraine in primary care will increase the rate of successful treatment with effective migraine-specific therapies. This will result in improved functionality and decreased pain, and may help prevent disease progression.
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M3 - Review article
C2 - 15841883
AN - SCOPUS:17844384854
SN - 0002-9343
VL - 118 Suppl 1
SP - 11S-17S
JO - The American Journal of Medicine
JF - The American Journal of Medicine
ER -