ERIC Number: EJ1475468
Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2024-Jan
Pages: 6
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ISSN: ISSN-1087-0547
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Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder in Adults with Migraine
Ayoze Gonzalez-Hernandez1; Andres Cano-Yepes1; Victoria Sainz de Aja-Curbelo1; Ruymán Santana-Farré2; Teresa Rodríguez-Sosa1; Fernando Cabrera-Naranjo1
Journal of Attention Disorders, v28 n1 p117-122 2024
Introduction: Several studies have shown increased occurrence of migraine in ADHD patients. However, there is less evidence on whether migraine patients also have a higher ADHD frequency. The aim of this paper is determining whether the prevalence of ADHD symptoms or impulsivity is higher in patients with episodic migraine. Methods: An observational cohort study has been conducted. Patients with episodic migraine were included. The ADHD Rating scale, the Adult ADHD Self-Report Scale, and the scale of impulsiveness of Plutchik were used. Results: The mean value of inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity scores on the ADHD scale was 5 ± 3.8 in cases and 2.7 ± 2.2 in controls (p < 0.00001), 4 ± 3.2 in cases and 2.5 ± 2.4 in controls (p = 0.000621) and 2 ± 1.5 in cases and 1.1 ± 1 in controls (p = 0.000407), respectively. Conclusion: Adults with migraine have a higher prevalence of ADHD symptoms. This should be considered when assessing these patients.
Descriptors: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Adults, Human Body, Chronic Illness, Pain, Symptoms (Individual Disorders)
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Author Affiliations: 1Hospital Universitario de Gran Canaria Dr Negrin, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain; 2Universidad Fernando Pessoa Canarias, Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Spain