The First‐of‐Ramadan Headache

摘要: This study was designed to estimate the frequency and characteristics of headaches occurring on first day Ramadan (Moslems' fasting month) determine possible causes. One hundred fifty copies a specially questionnaire were distributed second random sample hospital staff. Completed questionnaires obtained from 116 subjects (77%). Headaches reported by 37 (41%) 91 persons who had fasted as compared 2 (8%) those 25 did not fast (P = .002). The headache tension type in 78% cases. Headache increased with duration affected mainly prone have headaches, more particularly most important exogenous-associated factor caffeine withdrawal. Other factors such lack sleep, hypoglycemia, dehydration may been contributory small number A progressive reduction consumption weeks preceding month cup strong coffee just before start prevent occurrence first-of-Ramadan headache.