Association between attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) and migraine: a review of observational studies
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https://doi.org/10.48208/HeadacheMed.2023.4Keywords:
ADHD, Attention deficit disorder with hyperactivity, Migraine disorders, Headache, Neurodevelopmental disordersAbstract
Introduction
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) has been related to the presence of primary headaches. Among them, migraine presents a wide range of comorbidities shared with ADHD, both from other psychiatric disorders and somatic conditions.
Objective
This review proposes to describe the association between ADHD and migraine.
Methods
Based on literature research in the major medical databases and using as descriptors “Migraine Disorders” and “Attention Deficit Disorder with Hyperactivity”. Observational studies that addressed the relationship between migraine and ADHD and written only in English were included. Of the 49 articles found, only 6 met the inclusion criteria and were analyzed.
Conclusion
This review shows a possible sharing of symptoms between migraine and ADHD, requiring further studies to investigate this relationship.
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