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ArticleFrontiers in neurology2025

Navigating migraine chronicity: the role of environmental risk factors and triggers.

Hasan Doğan, Bilge Piri Cinar, Osman Iyilikci, Ezgi Uluduz, Sevim Eyüpoglu, Mustafa Iskender, Ummugulsum Kadioglu, Derya Uluduz, Aynur Özge

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Article in Frontiers in neurology, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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Hasan DoğanDepartment of Neurology, School of Medicine, Samsun University, Samsun, Türkiye.
Bilge Piri CinarDepartment of Neurology, School of Medicine, Samsun University, Samsun, Türkiye.
Osman IyilikciDepartment of Psychology, Manisa Celal Bayar University, Manisa, Türkiye.
Ezgi UluduzSchool of Medicine, Koc University, Istanbul, Türkiye.
Sevim EyüpogluDepartment of Psychology, Brain 360 Holistic Approach Center, Istanbul, Türkiye.
Mustafa IskenderDepartment of Neurology, Private Health Center, Kocaeli, Türkiye.
Ummugulsum KadiogluDepartment of Neurology, School of Medicine, Samsun University, Samsun, Türkiye.
Derya UluduzDepartment of Neurology, Istanbul School of Medicine, Istanbul University, Istanbul, Türkiye.
Aynur ÖzgeDepartment of Neurology, School of Medicine, Mersin University, Mersin, Türkiye.

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Abstract

Purpose: Migraine is a prevalent and debilitating neurological condition that can significantly impact an individual's quality of life. While various genetic and environmental factors contribute to the development and chronification of migraine, the role of specific environmental factors in the chronification of this condition remains inadequately explored. This article aims to address this research gap by focusing on the impact of manageable and unmanageable factors on the chronicity of migraine. Patients and methods: This cross-sectional observational study included 498 patients diagnosed with episodic or chronic migraine. Demographic characteristics of the patients were recorded on the demographic data form. Then, the patient's headache characteristics (duration, type, presence of aura, accompanying features, etc.) and the answers to the questions about possible triggers of migraine and environmental factors were recorded in the data form. Results: In the chronic migraine group, oversleeping and stress were reported as triggers at a higher rate than in the episodic migraine group. In the episodic migraine group, it was found that participants who had TV transmitters were significantly less likely to benefit from treatment, while in the chronic migraine group, it was found that participants who had pets were significantly less likely to benefit from treatment. Conclusion: This study sheds light on the intricate relationship between environmental factors, migraine phenotype, and treatment response. By using comprehensive statistical methods and analyzing a rich dataset, we have gained valuable insights into the complexities of migraine management.

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chronic migraineenvironmental factorsepisodic migrainemigrainetreatment

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PMCPMC12715373

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