Depressive and Anxiety Symptoms in Vestibular Migraine and Probable Vestibular Migraine.

Patients with vestibular migraine (VM) often experience anxiety and depression. This study looked at 34 VM patients and 13 with probable vestibular migraine (PVM). Researchers aimed to understand how these two conditions relate. They analyzed medical records from over 1,700 patients. The study used self-rating scales to measure depression and anxiety. It found that VM patients showed higher levels of anxiety and depressive symptoms. However, the exact reasons for this connection remain unclear. The researchers compared VM and PVM patients to see if symptoms differed. They considered factors like age and sex in their analyses. The findings suggest that VM may be linked to emotional health issues. More research is needed to understand this relationship better. Improved understanding could lead to better treatment options for patients suffering from both VM and mental health challenges. Clinical relevance: This study highlights the need for mental health assessments in vestibular migraine patients.