In this video, Professor Messoud Ashina discusses the importance of proper diagnosis in migraine treatment, distinguishing between primary and secondary headaches. The focus is on medication overuse headaches, a prevalent secondary headache disorder often caused by painkillers and migraine-specific medications like triptans.
Learn why identifying and treating medication overuse is crucial in preventing migraines from transforming into chronic forms. The video also provides practical advice for clinicians on reducing medication intake and starting preventive treatments to avoid worsening headaches.
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Migraine is a prevalent neurological disorder characterized by recurrent and disabling attacks of moderate to severe headache
Migraine affects an estimated 1.1 billions worldwide and ranks as the 2nd leading cause of disability, while being the leading among young adults.