CHARACTERICS OF THYROID FUNCTION IN PATIENTS WITH MIGRAINE
Abstract
Migraine and thyroid gland (TG) disorders represent some of the most prevalent conditions in modern neurology and endocrinology. Migraine affects approximately 12 –15% of the general population, with a prevalence of 18% in women and 6% in men. Meanwhile, th yroid dysfunction —particularly hypothyroidism—is documented in 4.6–9.5% of the general population. Recent studies demonstrate an increase in the frequency and intensity of migraine attacks in patients with diagnosed hypothyroidism, as well as a high prevalence of subclinical hypothyroidism among migraine sufferers. These findings highlight the critical need for an in-depth investigation into this comorbidity. Background To evaluate thyroid gland function in patients with migraine and to determine the impact of thyroid alterations on the frequency, duration, and severity of migraine attacks. Materials and methods The study enrolled 60 patients diagnosed with migraine (44 females and 16 males; mean age 37.4 ± 4.Author Biography
Sobir Khushnaev
Master’s Degree; Department of Neurology, Pediatric Neurology and Medical Genetics
Khurshida Maksudova
PhD; Department of Neurology, Pediatric Neurology and Medical Genetics
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