Headache triggered by sleep deprivation: an observational study

2020 ◽  
pp. 44-47
Author(s):  
Matheus Saraiva Valente Rosado ◽  
Raimundo Silva-Néto
Keyword(s):  
Observational Study ◽  
Sleep Deprivation ◽  
Public Hospital ◽  
Tension Type Headache ◽  
Night Work ◽  
Primary Headaches ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Type Headache ◽  
Night Shifts ◽  
At Home

IntroductionSleep deprivation is one of the main triggers of primary headaches, especially in migraine patients.ObjectiveTo determine the prevalence of headache triggered by sleep deprivation in night workers.MethodsThe study was cross-sectional, observational, non-random and convenience. We interviewed 71 night workers of a public hospital with diagnosis of primary headaches and presence of headache the day after night shift.ResultsThe 71 night workers (50 women and 21 men) had a mean age of 36.7±7.7 years, ranging from 22 to 50 years. Of these workers, 83.2% were diagnosed with migraine and 16.9% with tension-type headache (TTH). The number of monthly night shifts was greater than 10, in 50.8% of migraine patients and in 58.3% of those with TTH. It was observed that 91.5% of migraine patients and 83.3% of patients with TTH slept ≥ 6 hours a night when they were at home, but when they were at work, they all slept ≤ 4 hours a night. Headache occurred the following day of night work in 83.1% of migraine patients and in 41.7% of those with TTH (p=0.005).ConclusionHeadache triggered by sleep deprivation was highly prevalent, predominating in migraine patients.

Prevalence and characteristics of headache attributed to ingestion or inhalation of a cold stimulus (HICS): A cross-sectional study

Cephalalgia ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 40 (3) ◽  
pp. 299-306
Author(s):  
Torsten Kraya ◽  
Malte Schulz-Ehlbeck ◽  
Philipp Burow ◽  
Stefan Watzke ◽  
Stephan Zierz
Keyword(s):  
Rating Scale ◽  
Primary Headache ◽  
Tension Type Headache ◽  
Primary Headaches ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Cold Stimulus ◽  
Clinical Criteria ◽  
Number Of Patients ◽  
Accompanying Symptoms ◽  
Type Headache

Background Headache attributed to ingestion or inhalation of a cold stimulus (HICS), colloquially called ice-cream headache, is a common form of a primary headache in adults and children. However, previous studies on adults are limited due to the small number of patients. Furthermore, most of the subjects in previous studies had a history of other primary headaches. Methods Biographic data, clinical criteria of HICS and prevalence of primary headache were collected by a standardized questionnaire. A total of 1213 questionnaires were distributed; the return rate was 51.9% (n = 629); 618 questionnaires could be analyzed. Results In a cohort of 618 people aged between 17–63 years (females: n = 426, 68.9%), the prevalence of HICS was 51.3% (317 out of 618). There was no difference between men and women (51.3% vs. 51.6%). The duration of HICS was shorter than 30 sec in 92.7%. In the HICS group, localization of the pain was occipital in 17%. Trigemino-autonomic symptoms occurred in 22%, and visual phenomena (e.g. flickering lights, spots or lines) were reported by 18% of the HICS group. The pain intensity, but not the prevalence of HICS, was higher when tension-type headache and migraine or both were present as co-morbid primary headaches (Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) 4.58 and 6.54, p = 0.006). There was no higher risk of participants with migraine getting HICS than for those who did not have migraine (odds ratio = 1.17, 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.75–1.83; p = 0.496). Conclusion The results of this study modified the current criteria for HICS in the ICHD-3 regarding duration and localization. In addition, accompanying symptoms in about one fifth of the participants are not mentioned in the ICHD-3. Neither migraine nor tension-type headache seems to be a risk factor for HICS. However, accompanying symptoms in HICS are more frequent in subjects with another primary headache than in those without such a headache.

scholarly journals Primary Headache in Yemen: Prevalence and Common Medications Used

2014 ◽  
Vol 2014 ◽  
pp. 1-6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Salah A. Abdo ◽  
Mohammed Amood AL-Kamarany ◽  
Karem H. Alzoubi ◽  
Mohamed T. Al-Maktari ◽  
Abdulrhman H. Al-Baidani
Keyword(s):  
Diclofenac Sodium ◽  
Case Series ◽  
Primary Headache ◽  
Tension Type Headache ◽  
Primary Headaches ◽  
Simple Explanation ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
High Prevalence ◽  
Type Headache ◽  
The Relationship

Background and Objective. Primary headaches is a major medical concern in certain Arabic countries, for example Oman, Jordan, and Qatar. This study was aimed at increasing understanding of the prevalence of headache in Arabic countries and identifying common medications used for treatment because of the lack of research done in this field in Yemen.Methods. This is a cross-sectional observational study conducted by recruiting case-series of adults and elderly who have primary headache within the age group from 18 to 85 years. 12640 subjects received a simple explanation for the aim of the study as ethical issue. The subjects were allowed to complete a self-conducted screening questionnaire. The data were diagnosed according to the International Headache Society’s diagnostic criteria (2004).Results. The results showed that 76.5% of the primary headache is prevalent at least once per year, 27.1% of the tension type headache (TTH) was the maximum percentage of type of headache, and 14.48% of the migraine headache (MH) was the minimum percentage. On the other hand, the relationship between the primary headache and age of subjects was statistically significant (P<0.05), while between primary headache and sex was not (P>0.05). In addition, 70.15% of the subjects said that headache attacks affected their activity of daily livings (ADL). 62.26% of the subjects used the medications without medical advice regarding their headache. 37.73% of the subjects relied on medical professionals (physicians and pharmacist) regarding analgesics use. The most common agent used among the medications was paracetamol (38.4%). Others included ibuprofen, aspirin, diclofenac sodium, naproxen, mefenamic acid, ergotamine and (11.45%) were unknown agents.Conclusion. We concluded that absence of health attention from the Yemeni Community and education from the health system in the country regarding analgesics use and their potential risk led to abuse of such medications and could be a reason beyond high prevalence of headache in Yemen.

Prevalence of neck pain in migraine and tension-type headache: A population study

Cephalalgia ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 35 (3) ◽  
pp. 211-219 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sait Ashina ◽  
Lars Bendtsen ◽  
Ann C Lyngberg ◽  
Richard B Lipton ◽  
Nazrin Hajiyeva ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Neck Pain ◽  
Primary Headache ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Tension Type Headache ◽  
Primary Headaches ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Type Headache ◽  
One Year ◽  
The One ◽  
Reported Data

Background We assessed the prevalence of neck pain in the population in relation to headache. Methods In a cross-sectional study, a total of 797 individuals completed a headache interview and provided self-reported data on neck pain. We identified migraine, TTH or both migraine and TTH (M+TTH) groups. Pericranial tenderness was recorded in 496 individuals. A total tenderness score (TTS) was calculated as the sum of local scores with a maximum score of 48. Results The one-year prevalence of neck pain was 68.4% and higher in those with vs. without primary headache (85.7% vs. 56.7%; adjusted OR 3.0, 95% CI 2.0–4.4, p < 0.001). Adjusting for age, gender, education and poor self-rated health, in comparison with those without headaches, the prevalence of neck pain (56.7%) was significantly higher in those with M+TTH (89.3%), pure TTH (88.4%) and pure migraine (76.2%) ( p < 0.05 for all three group comparisons). Individuals with neck pain had higher TTS than individuals without neck pain (15.1 ± 10.5 vs. 8.4 ± 8.0, p < 0.001). Conclusions Neck pain is highly prevalent in the general population and even more prevalent in individuals with primary headaches. Prevalence is highest in coexistent M+TTH, followed by pure TTH and migraine. Myofascial tenderness is significantly increased in individuals with neck pain.

Headache and insomnia in population-based epidemiological studies

Cephalalgia ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 34 (10) ◽  
pp. 745-751 ◽  
Author(s):  
BL Uhlig ◽  
M Engstrøm ◽  
SS Ødegård ◽  
KK Hagen ◽  
T Sand
Keyword(s):  
Diagnostic Criteria ◽  
Numerical Estimate ◽  
Epidemiological Studies ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Tension Type Headache ◽  
Primary Headaches ◽  
Inclusion Criteria ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Type Headache ◽  
Insomnia Symptoms

Background Several epidemiological studies on the association between primary headaches and insomnia have been published in recent years. Both disorders are frequent, and our purpose was to review results from population-based studies exploring this association. Methods We performed a literature search in PubMed for “insomnia” (or sleep disturbance) and “headache” (or migraine) linked with “epidemiology.” Two hundred and eight records were identified. Three longitudinal and 10 cross-sectional studies met our inclusion criteria: population-based design with at least 200 participants including a numerical estimate of the association between headache and insomnia. Results and conclusions In nearly all studies, primary headaches, including migraine and tension-type headache, were significantly related to insomnia symptoms with OR estimates ranging from 1.4 to 1.7. The odds were even greater, from 2.0 to 2.6, for frequent, comorbid or severe headache. Recent large longitudinal studies from Norway found a bidirectional, possibly causal, association between headache and insomnia. However, not all studies used standardized diagnostic criteria for either headache or insomnia. Further research should use well defined and validated diagnostic criteria both for insomnia and headache types in order to improve the comparability between studies, investigate causality and clarify the relevance of the findings for clinical practice.

scholarly journals Frequency of headache among the employees of a rubber company in the state of São Paulo, Brazil

2011 ◽  
Vol 129 (2) ◽  
pp. 66-72 ◽  
Author(s):  
Juliana Stuginski-Barbosa ◽  
José Geraldo Speciali
Keyword(s):  
Primary Headache ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sao Paulo ◽  
Tension Type Headache ◽  
Primary Headaches ◽  
São Paulo ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Daily Headache ◽  
Migraine Group ◽  
Type Headache

CONTEXT AND OBJECTIVE: Primary headaches may be responsible for absenteeism and a fall in the yield and productivity of work. The aim of this study was to establish the presence and frequency of primary headache among employees of a rubber shoe sole company, and its link to absenteism. DESIGN AND SETTING: Cross-sectional study carried out with help from the staff of the medical and social department of a rubber factory located in the municipality of Franca, São Paulo. METHOD: A questionnaire on headache characteristics was distributed to all employees. The returned and completed questionnaires were divided into two groups: with and without reports of headache. The headaches were classified into four main groups: migraine, tension-type headache (TTH), cluster headache and others. In terms of the reported frequency, headaches were also classified as chronic daily headache (CDH). RESULTS: The number of valid questionnaires was 392 (59%); 80.9% were from male and 19.1% from female employees. Headaches were reported by 120 subjects (30.6%), with 17.4% belonging to the migraine group and 8.9% to the TTH group. Migraine was more frequent (p < 0.001) among all participants and also among the women (p < 0.05). TTH was more frequent among the men (p < 0.05). CDH was identified in 14 individuals (3.6%). CONCLUSIONS: Headache was a common problem among the employees of this company and was a cause of absenteeism for 8.7% of the respondents to the questionnaire.

The first prevalence study of primary headaches in adults in a post-conflict area of Serbia

Cephalalgia ◽  
2021 ◽  
pp. 033310242110060
Author(s):  
Nenad Milošević ◽  
Jasna Zidverc Trajković ◽  
Milija Mijajlović ◽  
Jovana Milošević ◽  
Ana Podgorac ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Medication Overuse Headache ◽  
Primary Headache ◽  
Tension Type Headache ◽  
Primary Headaches ◽  
Headache Disorders ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Primary Headache Disorders ◽  
Conflict Area ◽  
Post Conflict ◽  
Type Headache

Aim The aim of the present study was to establish annual prevalence of primary headaches, migraine, and tension-type headache among adults in a post-conflict area of Serbia. Methods The data for this cross-sectional study was obtained via face-to-face interviews using questionnaires specifically designed for this purpose, in line with the available guidelines. The study sample included adults aged 18–65 years whose native language is Serbian with residence in six predominantly Serbian communities in Kosovo and Metohija. Relevant diagnoses were established according to the diagnostic criteria of the International Classification of Headache Disorders, 3rd edition. Results The study included 1062 adults. Analyses indicated 47.7% prevalence of primary headaches. The 1-year prevalence of migraine (with aura and without aura) and tension-type headache was established at 15.2% (3.3% and 11.9%), and 32.2%, respectively. One-year prevalence of chronic headache was calculated at 3.5%, while the prevalence of medication overuse headache was slightly lower at 2.9%. Primary headaches were more prevalent among women, participants residing south of the river Ibar, married or cohabiting individuals, as well as among interviewees (persons) who reported feeling unsafe in Kosovo and Metohija. This is the first study of the prevalence of primary headache disorders in Serbia. The obtained data is comparable to the data available for other countries, especially those in the Balkan region.

scholarly journals Etiology of ‘Sinus Headache’—Moving the Focus from Rhinology to Neurology. A Systematic Review

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 79
Author(s):  
Marcin Straburzyński ◽  
Anna Gryglas-Dworak ◽  
Magdalena Nowaczewska ◽  
Eliza Brożek-Mądry ◽  
Paolo Martelletti
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Clinical Setting ◽  
Facial Pain ◽  
Tension Type Headache ◽  
Primary Headaches ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Common Complaint ◽  
Sinus Headache ◽  
Cross Sectional Studies ◽  
Type Headache

‘Sinus headache and/or facial pain’ (SH) is a common complaint encountered by otorhinolaryngologists, neurologists and general practitioners. However, several studies suggested that the majority of those cases may be attributed to primary headaches (i.e., migraine and tension-type headache (TTH). The purpose of this review is to evaluate the etiology of SH. The first part includes cross-sectional studies analyzing the prevalence of respective diagnoses in subjects with SH. The majority of these publications indicate that migraine and TTH are the most prevalent causes of SH, although most of these studies were conducted in a clinical setting. The second part of this review included treatment trials in subjects with SH. The findings from this part of the review show that SH without rhinosinusitis responds well to pharmacotherapy targeted at primary headaches. This observation further supports a neurologic etiology of the majority of SH cases.

scholarly journals Osmophobia and Odour-triggered Headaches – Review of the Literature and Main Research Centres

2017 ◽  
Vol 12 (01) ◽  
pp. 24 ◽  
Author(s):  
Raimundo Pereira Silva-Néto ◽  
Adriana Almeida Soares ◽  
◽  
Keyword(s):  
Case Reports ◽  
Tension Type Headache ◽  
Primary Headaches ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Main Research ◽  
Important Relationship ◽  
Pubmed Database ◽  
Type Headache ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Research Centres

There is an important relationship between odours and primary headaches. Patients may present osmophobia during headaches and odours may trigger headache attacks. This review aimed to describe the studies on osmophobia, odour-triggered headache, the main researchers and their research centres. Publications on the relationship between odours and primary headaches were searched in 193 sovereign countries and 48 dependent territories in all continents. We consulted the PubMed database and used the descriptors: “osmophobia in [name of the country or territory]”; “odours and headache in [name of the country or territory]” and “smell and headache in [name of the country or territory]”. A total of 254 articles were found, but only 31 articles were considered relevant and composed this review. Of the 31 articles, 90.3% were cross-sectional studies, 6.5% case reports and 3.2% systematic reviews. All studies were performed on three continents: Europe (45.2%), America (32.2%) and Asia (22.6%). For the purpose of this study, North America and South America have been classed as one continent. No research was developed in Africa or Australia. More than 50.0% of the studies were conducted in Italy and Brazil. Only five authors published 38.7% of the studies. Osmophobia during headache attacks was investigated in 67.7% of studies, and odour-triggered headache in 19.3%. Studies on osmophobia and/or odour-triggered headache were carried out in several countries. They were useful in differentiating between migraine and tension-type headache. This could improve the accuracy of diagnosis of migraine compared to the current criteria.

scholarly journals Neurotrophic factors in tension-type headache

2015 ◽  
Vol 73 (5) ◽  
pp. 420-424 ◽  
Author(s):  
Renan B. Domingues ◽  
Halina Duarte ◽  
Natália P. Rocha ◽  
Antonio L. Teixeira
Keyword(s):  
Neurotrophic Factors ◽  
Serum Levels ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Tension Type Headache ◽  
Primary Headaches ◽  
Depression And Anxiety ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Type Headache ◽  
Headache Impact

Neurotrophic factors (NF) are involved in pain regulation and a few studies have suggested that they may play a pathophysiological role in primary headaches. The aim of this study was to investigate NF levels in patients with tension type headache (TTH). We carried out a cross sectional study including 48 TTH patients and 48 age and gender matched controls. Beck Depression and Anxiety Inventories, and Headache Impact Test were recorded. Serum levels of NF were determined by ELISA. There were not significant differences between NF levels between TTH patients and controls. Patients with chronic and episodic TTH had not significant differences in NF levels. The presence of headache at the time of evaluation did not significantly alter the levels of NF. Depression and anxiety scores as well as headache impact did not correlate with NF levels. Our study suggest that the serum levels of NF are not altered in TTH.

scholarly journals The Nord-Trøndelag Health Study shows increased prevalence of primary recurrent headaches among adolescents over a four-year period

2011 ◽  
Vol 2 (3) ◽  
pp. 148-152 ◽  
Author(s):  
Brit A. Jacobsena ◽  
Grete Dyb ◽  
Knut Hagen ◽  
Lars J. Stovner ◽  
Turid L. Holmen ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Large Scale ◽  
Population Based ◽  
Tension Type Headache ◽  
Health Study ◽  
Primary Headaches ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Recurrent Headache ◽  
Primary Headache Disorders ◽  
Type Headache ◽  
Tension Type Headaches

AbstractObjectiveEarlier epidemiological studies have shown that headaches are frequent among adolescents, especially girls. In particular, recurrent primary headache disorders such as migraine and tension-type headaches are common complaints in this age group. Headaches are increasingly being recognized as a significant health problem in adolescents and can lead to significant disabilities by affecting their lives, their school performance and their social lives. The aim of this study was to compare the prevalence of primary headaches among adolescents aged 16-20 years in Norway in two periods. Very few replicate studies have re-evaluated the prevalence of primary headaches in this age range and it is uncertain whether the prevalence is increasing.MethodsTwo cross-sectional, population-based studies were conducted in Norway from 1995 to 1997 (Young-HUNT 1) and from 1999 to 2001 (Young-HUNT 2). In Young-HUNT 1, 2594 adolescents in 2nd and 3rd grade in upper secondary school (aged 16-20 years) completed a comprehensive questionnaire including one question regarding headache during the last 12 months. In addition, 1730 of the students were interviewed about their headache complaints. In Young-HUNT 2, 2373 adolescents aged 16-20 years completed the same questionnaire and 1655 were interviewed in the same way as the earlier survey. The interviews were performed by trained nurses, and respondents were asked if they had experienced recurrent headache during the last year. If so, the headache was classified as migraine (MI), tensiontype headache (TTH) or non-classifiable headache (NCH). Headache frequency during the past year was recorded according to the following categories: Less than 1 day per month (less than monthly), 1-3 days per month (monthly), 1-5 days per week (weekly), or more than 5 days per week (daily).ResultsThe participation rate was 88% in Young-HUNT 1 and 81% in Young-HUNT 2. The overall prevalence of having had headaches during the last 12 months did not change significantly (79.4% versus 77.5%; OR: 0.89, 95%CI: 0.79-1.02, p = 0.09), whereas the prevalence of recurrent headaches increased from 30.3% in Young-HUNT 1 to 35.4% in Young-HUNT 2 (OR: 1.26, 95%CI: 1.09-1.46, p = 0.002). The prevalence of tension-type headache changed significantly from 19.0% to 21.9% (OR: 1.20, 95%CI: 1.02-1.42, p = 0.03). Also the prevalence of migraine tended to increase (7.5% versus 8.7%, OR: 1.18, 95%CI: 0.92-1.52, p = 0.18). The overall frequency of recurrent headache changed towards more monthly and less weekly headache.ConclusionsThis is the first large-scale population-based study among adolescents in Norway assessing changes in the prevalence of primary headaches over a four-year period of time. The overall prevalence of recurrent headaches increased significantly from Young-HUNT 1 to Young-HUNT 2. An increase was seen in all types of recurrent headaches and was significant for tension-type headache.ImplicationsEarlier follow-up studies have examined changes in prevalence of recurrent headaches in young age, but the results are diverging. Our findings support the impression that the prevalence of recurrent headache among adolescents is increasing, and underlines the need for prospective designed studies with emphasis on prognosis and etiological factors.

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