The Role of Inflammation in Migraine Headaches: A Review
Abstract
ABSTRACT Migraine is a chronic pulsating primary headache affecting billions of individuals worldwide. The condition is associated with neuroinflammation and is listed as the second most common form of headache disorders and the leading cause of disabilities. Migraineurs are susceptible to various pathological conditions ranging from mood and emotional dysregulation to neuronal disorders. Consequently, they often experience a higher rate of depression compared to non‐migraineurs. Some migraineurs do not respond effectively to conventional drugs. As a result, there is a need for more alternative, effective treatment plans. Understanding the role of inflammation in migraine headache conditions could potentially bring solutions. The aim of the review is to outline the role of inflammation, focusing on neuronal excitability, pain, and inflammatory pathways involved in the context of migraine headaches. With the use of various academic and research databases, articles linked to inflammation and neuroinflammation were considered. Data were collected and analyzed surrounding inflammatory biomarkers and their link to migraine pathophysiology and current treatment plans. Studies highlight the impact of inflammatory mediators and neurotransmitters like interleukins (IL‐1 β ,6,8,10), tumor necrosis factor‐alpha (TNF‐ α ), transforming growth‐factor‐beta (TNF‐ β ), glutamate, and chemokines in the onset and severity of migraine headaches with and without aura, eliciting pain and…
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