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The first-of-Ramadan headache.

A Awada1, M al Jumah

  • 1Neurology Section, Department of Medicine, King Fahd National Guard Hospital, PO Box 22490 #1443, Riyadh 11426, Saudi Arabia.

Headache
|March 31, 2001
PubMed
Summary

First-day Ramadan headaches affect 41% of fasters, primarily tension-type headaches linked to caffeine withdrawal. Reducing caffeine before Ramadan may prevent these fasting headaches.

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Public Health
  • Islamic Studies

Background:

  • Headaches are common during Ramadan fasting.
  • Understanding the causes of first-day Ramadan headaches is crucial for prevention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To estimate the frequency and characteristics of headaches on the first day of Ramadan.
  • To identify potential causes of these headaches.

Main Methods:

  • A questionnaire was distributed to hospital staff on the second day of Ramadan.
  • 116 subjects completed the questionnaire, reporting on their fasting status and headache occurrence.
  • Headache characteristics and potential contributing factors were analyzed.

Main Results:

  • 41% of those who fasted reported headaches compared to 8% of non-fasters (P = .002).
  • The majority of headaches were tension-type (78%).
  • Caffeine withdrawal was the most significant identified cause, with lack of sleep, hypoglycemia, and dehydration as potential contributors.

Conclusions:

  • First-day Ramadan headaches are common, particularly among those prone to tension headaches.
  • Caffeine withdrawal is a primary cause.
  • Reducing caffeine intake before Ramadan and consuming coffee before fasting may prevent these headaches.

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