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Published in: Neurological Sciences 1/2011

01-05-2011 | Migraine: Peculiar Clinical and Therapeutic Aspects

Sleep and primary headaches

Authors: Marco Aguggia, M. Cavallini, N. Divito, M. Ferrero, A. Lentini, V. Montano, M. C. Tinebra, M. G. Saracco, W. Valfrè

Published in: Neurological Sciences | Special Issue 1/2011

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Abstract

The relationship between sleep and primary headaches has been known for over a century, particularly for headaches occurring during the night or early morning. Migraine, tension-tyre headache, and cluster headache may cause sleep fragmentation, insomnia, and hypersomnia, causing considerable social and economical costs and several familial problems. By contrast, sleep disorders may themselves trigger headache attacks. Finally, headaches and sleep disorders can also be symptoms of other underlying pathologies. Despite this background, there is still no clarity about the mechanism that links these two entities and their interdependence remains to be defined. Patients with primary headache should undergo a careful assessment of sleep habits.
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Metadata
Title
Sleep and primary headaches
Authors
Marco Aguggia
M. Cavallini
N. Divito
M. Ferrero
A. Lentini
V. Montano
M. C. Tinebra
M. G. Saracco
W. Valfrè
Publication date
01-05-2011
Publisher
Springer Milan
Published in
Neurological Sciences / Issue Special Issue 1/2011
Print ISSN: 1590-1874
Electronic ISSN: 1590-3478
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10072-011-0524-5

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