Abstract
Objective: To determine frequency of primary
headache disorders in patients presenting at a tertiary
healthcare setup.
Methodology: This descriptive retrospective study
was carried out at Department of Medicine, Shalamar
Hospital, Lahore from January 2019 to December
2020. A total of 400 patients presenting to medical
and neurology outpatient departments with complain
of recurrent/persistent headaches were included
through digital outpatient record. Data of each patient
was filled in a questionnaire Performa. Headache
disorders were classified according to ICHD-3 beta
criteria.
Results: Out of 400 subjects, the frequency of
migraine and tension type headache was 46% and
24%, respectively. Chronic daily headache was
present in 12% and 18% were diagnosed as other
headaches. Only one case of cluster headache was
seen. There was female predominance being 67% of
total subjects.
Conclusion: This study revealed a high frequency of
migraine as compared to tension type headache,
which is more common in west.
Keywords: Primary headache disorders, migraine,
tension type headache, ICHD-3 beta.
