Can Thyroid Issues Cause Migraines?
Migraine is a widespread brain-related issue that gives people terrible headaches. About 40 million Americans get migraines each year, causing intense, throbbing head pain that can stick around for a few hours to several days.
Studies suggest that if you get migraines, you might have a higher chance of also having another health problem called hypothyroidism. This is a long-term issue where your thyroid gland doesn’t produce enough hormone, usually due to a condition called Hashimoto’s thyroiditis.
Let’s explore what causes these conditions, what makes some people more likely to have them, and the research that suggests a possible link between migraines and hypothyroidism.
What the study says
Recent research suggests a strong connection between migraines and hypothyroidism, a condition where the thyroid gland is not producing enough hormones. It’s unclear if there are common factors leading to both conditions or if they directly influence each other.
In a study conducted in 2021 with 100 participants in India, it was found that those with migraines were significantly more likely to have thyroid disorders and deficient thyroid hormone levels compared to a control group with non-migraine headaches.
