From: Headache prevalence and its characterization amongst hospital workers in Enugu, South East Nigeria
Frequency (N =117) | Percent | |
---|---|---|
Presence of warning signs before headache | ||
Yes | 30 | 25.6 |
No | 87 | 74.4 |
Warning signs | ||
Pallor | 1 | 0.9 |
Mood swing | 6 | 5.1 |
Irritability | 12 | 10.3 |
Dizziness | 3 | 2.6 |
Tired/sleepy | 6 | 5.1 |
Rings around the eyes | 1 | 0.9 |
Hyperactivity | 1 | 0.9 |
Eye problems | 2 | 1.7 |
None | 104 | 88.9 |
Other symptoms associated with the headaches | ||
Presence of other symptoms during the headaches | ||
Yes | 36 | 30.8 |
No | 81 | 69.2 |
Nasal congestion, redness of eyes, sinusitis or allergies associated with the headache | 31 | 26.5 |
Nausea. | 2 | 1.7 |
Stomach pain | 9 | 7.7 |
Vomiting | 1 | 0.9 |
Confusion | 3 | 2.6 |
Numbness in arms and legs | 6 | 5.1 |
Diarrhoea | 1 | 0.9 |
Dropping of the eyes | 1 | 0.9 |
Fever | 12 | 10.3 |