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Headache in long COVID as disabling condition: A clinical approach
Arthur Nascimento Rodrigues1, Apio Ricardo Nazareth Dias1, Alna Carolina Mendes Paranhos1,2
1Center for Biological Health Sciences, State University of Pará, Belém, Pará, Brazil.
Frontiers in Neurology
|April 10, 2023
Summary
Long COVID headaches can worsen pre-existing headache disorders and lead to chronic headaches. Factors like hospital admission, back pain, insomnia, and paresthesia are associated with these debilitating headaches.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Infectious Diseases
- Public Health
Background:
- Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection is known to trigger or worsen headache disorders.
- Long COVID, a persistent condition following SARS-CoV-2 infection, frequently presents with new or exacerbated headaches.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the clinical characteristics of headaches experienced by individuals with Long COVID.
- To identify factors associated with headache development and severity in the context of Long COVID.
Main Methods:
- A cross-sectional, descriptive, and analytical observational study was conducted.
- 102 patients with Long COVID and headache complaints were included (50 with prior headaches, 52 without).
- The Migraine Disability Assessment Test and Visual Analog Pain Scale were utilized for data collection.
Main Results:
- Patients with pre-existing headaches experienced longer headache duration during Long COVID.
- Analgesics provided partial symptom improvement (p=0.045), and a Long COVID duration under 1 year was noted (p=0.030).
- Hospital admission, back pain, insomnia, and paresthesia were significantly associated with headaches in Long COVID patients.
Conclusions:
- Headaches represent a significant disabling symptom in Long COVID patients.
- Long COVID headaches can exacerbate pre-existing headache conditions, leading to chronic and severe pain.
- Identifying associated factors is crucial for managing Long COVID-related headaches.
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