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Table 6 Headache prodromes and other features associated with the headaches

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

  1. Note that some respondents filled more than one option.