Clinical otoneurological differences between vestibular migraine and probable vestibular migraine.

This study examined vestibular migraine (VM) and probable vestibular migraine (PVM) in patients. Researchers aimed to find out how often patients experience hearing loss and balance issues. They looked at data from 470 adults diagnosed with VM or PVM. Most patients were women, averaging 51 years old. About 53% had VM, while 47% had PVM. Among those tested, 61% underwent hearing tests, revealing that 40% had hearing loss. Most cases were mild to moderate, and 51% experienced hearing loss in one ear. Additionally, 6.6% had documented balance problems. The study found no significant differences in hearing loss or balance issues between VM and PVM patients. Abnormal findings were common in balance tests, with 88% showing issues. This research highlights the importance of understanding vestibular symptoms in migraine patients for better management. Clinical relevance: This study indicates that hearing loss and balance issues are common in vestibular migraine patients, which may improve diagnosis and treatment strategies for these conditions.