![]() ![]() The AAN is dedicated to promoting the highest quality patient-centered neurologic care. Learn more about brain health at The American Academy of Neurology is the world's largest association of neurologists and neuroscience professionals, with 40,000 members. The study was supported by Mersin University. “Discovering shared genes may lead to more future treatment strategies for these chronic conditions.” “Further studies are needed to explore this possible link,” said Uluduz. When researchers looked at the serotonin transporter gene and the serotonin receptor 2A gene, they found that the IBS, migraine and tension headache groups had at least one gene that differed from the genes of the healthy participants. Of the participants with IBS, 38 also had migraine and 24 also had tension headache. A total of 54 percent of those with migraine also had IBS, compared to 28 percent of those with tension headache. People with migraine were twice as likely to also have IBS as people with tension headache. Migraine and tension headache participants were examined for IBS symptoms and participants with IBS were asked about headaches. The study involved 107 people with episodic migraine, 53 with tension-type headache, 107 people with IBS and 53 healthy people. “Since headache and irritable bowel syndrome are such common conditions, and causes for both are unknown, discovering a possible link that could shed light on shared genetics of the conditions is encouraging,” said study author Derya Uluduz, MD, of Istanbul University in Turkey. ![]() Common symptoms include abdominal pain or cramping, a bloated feeling, gas and diarrhea or constipation. Many people remain undiagnosed and the exact cause of the chronic condition is not known. Irritable bowel syndrome is the most common gastrointestinal disorder worldwide and affects up to 45 million people in the United States. Migraine and tension-type headaches may share genetic links with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), according to a preliminary study released today that will be presented at the American Academy of Neurology’s 68th Annual Meeting in Vancouver, Canada, April 15 to 21, 2016. Home Press Room Archives EMBARGOED FOR RELEASE UNTIL 4 PM ET, FebruMigraine, Tension Headaches and Irritable Bowel Syndrome Linked? By continuing to use our site, you consent to the use of these cookies. Some are essential to make our site work properly, others perform functions more fully described in our Privacy Policy. Thank you for your patience.īy continuing to use our site, you agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that you’ve read our Privacy Policy. We’re experiencing unusually high levels of traffic. The latest research and news affecting neurology.A network of 40,000+ neurologists and neuroscience professionals.Guidelines and publications including Neurology® journal.Discounts on Annual Meeting registration.Online education resources at no additional cost.Become a Memberīy becoming a member of the AAN, you can receive exclusive information to help you at every stage of your career. Log In Email or 6-digit member ID Password Remember me Forgot Password? Log In Get tools and information for your specific career stage and professional needs. ![]()
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