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- The study focused on assessing how often episodic primary headaches (EPH) occur among scuba divers and the impact of temporomandibular dysfunction (TMD) on this group.
- A questionnaire was distributed to 132 divers and 104 non-divers via social media to collect data on headaches and TMD.
- Findings revealed no significant difference in EPH and TMD between divers and non-divers, but TMD increased the likelihood of migraines in male divers; however, both conditions were less frequent in female divers.
Article Abstract
Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the frequency of episodic primary headaches (EPH) and temporomandibular dysfunction's (TMD) effect in experienced scuba divers.
Methods: A form consisting of the Fonseca Anamnestic Index and a structured headache questionnaire was sent to individuals using social media platforms.
Results: A total of 132 divers and 104 non-divers were included the study. In male divers, EPH and TMD were not different from the non-diver group ( = 0.1, = 0.1), and TMD had an effect on increasing the possibility of migraine (OR = 2.5, = 0.04). In female divers, the possibility of EPH and TMD were also lower (OR = 0.1, < 0.001, OR = 0.2, = 0.01).
Conclusion: Scuba diving does not pose a risk for EPH or TMD in either gender. TMD treatment in male divers is important for uncontrolled migraine attacks.
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| http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08869634.2021.1909457 | DOI Listing |
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