Gout significantly related to migraine in new study

Medically Reviewed By : Dr. Kamal Kant Kohli

Published On 2024-01-18 13:30 GMT | Update On 2024-01-18 13:30 GMT

A recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine highlights on a previously underexplored association between gout and migraines in Korean population.

The research enrolled a total of 23,137 patients with gout and matched them with 92,548 controls based on age, sex, income, and residence to unravel the intricate relationship between gout and migraines including different subtypes. This longitudinal study was conducted for 16 years among the Korean population.

Among the participants, 1000 gout patients and 3214 controls experienced migraines over the course of the follow-up period. After adjusting for various factors, including demographics, health-related variables, and weight categories, the gout group exhibited a 1.26-fold higher risk of developing migraines when compared to the group without gout.

The strength of this association was pronounced in cases of migraines without aura which suggests a precise connection that demands further exploration. Also, the link between gout and migraines was not statistically significant for migraines with aura which majorly underlines the importance of distinguishing between migraine subtypes in understanding these complex relationships among chronic disorders.

The study was conducted using Cox proportional hazards models and provides an important addition to the understanding of how seemingly unrelated health conditions may be intertwined. These implications extend beyond the specific Korean population studied by sparking interest in global discussions about the intricate web of connections within chronic disorders.

This comprehensive study highlights the importance of inclusive long-term studies which also opens doors for future investigations into the underlying mechanisms linking gout and migraines. The clinicians and researchers are now prompted to consider these findings when addressing patients with gout by potentially leading to more targeted interventions and a better handle of the critical relationship between chronic conditions.

Reference:

Kang, H. S., Kim, J. H., Kim, J.-H., Bang, W. J., Choi, H. G., Kim, N. Y., Park, H. Y., Choi, K. C., Choi, Y., & Kwon, M. J. (2023). Gout and migraines: Exploring the complex link in a 16-year longitudinal study of the Korean population. Journal of Clinical Medicine, 13(1), 138. https://doi.org/10.3390/jcm13010138

Article Source : Journal of Clinical Medicine

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Jacinthlyn Sylvia

Jacinthlyn Sylvia, a Neuroscience Master's graduate from Chennai has worked extensively in deciphering the neurobiology of cognition and motor control in aging. She also has spread-out exposure to Neurosurgery from her Bachelor’s. She is currently involved in active Neuro-Oncology research. She is an upcoming neuroscientist with a fiery passion for writing. Her news cover at Medical Dialogues feature recent discoveries and updates from the healthcare and biomedical research fields. She can be reached at editorial@medicaldialogues.in

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