Table 1 Knowledge regarding clinical characteristics of migraine
From: Dilemma of migraine diagnosis and management among non-neurologists
| Â | n (%) | |
|---|---|---|
What is the common age of migraine onset? | Less than 20 years | 23 (13.77) |
|  | 20–40 years | 127 (76.05) |
| Â | More than 40 years | 5 (2.99) |
| Â | I do not know | 12 (7.19) |
How long does the migraine attack last? | Less than 4 h | 24 (14.37) |
4–72 h | 122 (73.05) | |
More than 72 h | 7 (4.19) | |
I do not know | 14 (8.38) | |
Is migraine commonly | Unilateral | 120 (71.86) |
Bilateral | 9 (5.39) | |
Both | 35 (20.96) | |
I do not know | 3 (1.80) | |
What is the most common character for migraine? | Dull aching | 26 (15.57) |
Numbness | 2 (1.20) | |
Pressure tight band | 24 (14.37) | |
Throbbing | 82 (49.10) | |
Burning | 3 (1.80) | |
Stabbing | 23 (13.77) | |
I do not know | 7 (4.19) | |
What is the most common site for migraine? | Forehead | 27 (16.17) |
Vertex | 14 (8.38) | |
Temple | 84 (50.30) | |
Behind eyes | 29 (17.37) | |
Back of head | 5 (2.99) | |
I do not know | 8 (4.79) | |
What is the usual onset for migraine? | Sudden/abrupt | 59 (35.33) |
Gradual | 100 (59.88) | |
I do not know | 8 (4.79) | |