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Published in: Current Pain and Headache Reports 1/2012

Open Access 01-02-2012 | Chronic Daily Headache (SJ Wang, Section Editor)

Defining the Differences Between Episodic Migraine and Chronic Migraine

Authors: Zaza Katsarava, Dawn C. Buse, Aubrey N. Manack, Richard B. Lipton

Published in: Current Pain and Headache Reports | Issue 1/2012

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Abstract

Chronic migraine (CM) and episodic migraine (EM) are part of the spectrum of migraine disorders, but they are distinct clinical entities. Population-based studies have shown that those with CM demonstrate higher individual and societal burden because they are significantly more disabled than those with EM and have greater impaired quality of life both inside and outside the home. Proper diagnosis of both conditions requires clearly defined clinical criteria. Diagnosis enables the initiation of appropriate treatments and risk-factor modification, which ultimately improve functional status and quality of life for persons with migraine. Recognizing that both disorders are on the spectrum of migraine, this review serves as a guide to define the disease state of CM as distinct from EM in terms of clinical, epidemiological, sociodemographic, and comorbidity profiles.
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Metadata
Title
Defining the Differences Between Episodic Migraine and Chronic Migraine
Authors
Zaza Katsarava
Dawn C. Buse
Aubrey N. Manack
Richard B. Lipton
Publication date
01-02-2012
Publisher
Current Science Inc.
Published in
Current Pain and Headache Reports / Issue 1/2012
Print ISSN: 1531-3433
Electronic ISSN: 1534-3081
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s11916-011-0233-z

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