Use of Magnesium Citrate in the Prophylaxis of Vestibular Migraine in Information Technology Professionals: A Prospective Original Research
Abstract
Vestibular migraine (VM) is a common but underdiagnosed neurological disorder characterized by recurrent episodes of vertigo, dizziness, and balance impairment, often accompanied by migraine symptoms. Information technology (IT) professionals are particularly vulnerable because of prolonged screen exposure, occupational stress, and disrupted sleep patterns, which are recognized migraine triggers. Magnesium deficiency has been implicated in migraine pathophysiology through its effects on N-methyl-D-aspartate receptor activity, cortical spreading depression, and neuronal excitability.
This study aims to evaluate the effectiveness of oral magnesium citrate supplementation (200 mg/day) in reducing the frequency, severity, and duration of VM attacks among IT professionals over a 6-month period.
A prospective single-arm observational study was conducted in the Department of ENT of a tertiary care teaching hospital.
Forty IT professionals aged 22–48 years who fulfilled the Bárány Society criteria for VM and reported daily screen exposure exceeding 8 h were enrolled. Participants received oral magnesium citrate (200 mg/day) for 6 months. Outcome measures included monthly attack frequency, Numerical Rating Scale (NRS) severity scores, episode duration, and Dizziness Handicap Inventory (DHI) scores. Assessments were performed at baseline, 3 months, and 6 months.
Data were analyzed using IBM SPSS Statistics version 26. Continuous variables were expressed as mean ± standard deviation.…
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