Hypocalcemia and Vitamin D Deficiency amongst Migraine Patients: A Nationwide Retrospective Study.

ABSTRACT: Background andObjectives: Inadequate vitamin D and calcium intake have been linked to many health issues including chronic headaches. Some studies suggested an association between low vitamin D levels and increase the risk of frequent headaches in middle-aged and older men; however, no single study reported the role of these deficiencies in migraine patients. We aimed to investigate the association of hypocalcemia and vitamin D deficiency with migraine hospitalizations. Materials andMethods: A population-based retrospective cross-sectional analysis of the Nationwide Inpatient Sample (NIS) (years 2003-2014) in migraine hospitalizations was performed. The prevalence, demographic characteristics and All Patient Refined Diagnosis Related Groups severity/disability association were compared in

SUBMITTER: Patel U 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6723741 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature