Migraine and vertigo

Curr Neurol Neurosci Rep. 2015;15(2):515. doi: 10.1007/s11910-014-0515-z.

Abstract

Vertigo and migraine are commonly co-occurring problems. The diagnostic criteria for vestibular migraine have recently been updated in the International Classification of Headache Disorders, 3rd edition (beta version), which allow better detection of this under-recognized condition. In many cases, a diagnosis of vestibular migraine will be established based on a typical history of concurrent migraine headache, photophobia, and/or migraine aura with the vertigo. Certain mimickers, such as Ménière's disease, likely exist on a pathophysiologic continuum with vestibular migraine. In our review, we provide an update on the salient literature regarding the diagnosis and management of this condition.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Dizziness / diagnosis*
  • Dizziness / physiopathology
  • Humans
  • Meniere Disease / diagnosis*
  • Meniere Disease / physiopathology
  • Migraine Disorders / diagnosis*
  • Migraine Disorders / physiopathology
  • Vertigo / diagnosis*
  • Vertigo / physiopathology