Frequency and features of delayed alcohol-induced headache among university students.
The aim of this study was to describe the frequency and features of delayed alcohol-induced headache (DAIH) among university students. Ninety-five students were administered a headache questionnaire approximately 12 hours after have being exposed to high alcohol intake. Headache was mostly diffuse (44.4%), bilateral (92.5%), and throbbing (48.1%). This headache was usually severe and with important morbidity. Previous migraine has significantly increased the risk of DAIH.
Kuster
Gustavo W
GW
Escola Superior de Ciências da Santa Casa de Misericórdia de Vitória, EMESCAM, Patology, Vitória, ES, Brazil.
da Silva
André L Pirajá
AL
Aquino
Camila H
CH
Ziviani
Luciene F
LF
Domingues
Renan B
RB
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000428:Alcohol Drinking / Q000009:adverse effects*; D005260:Female; D006261:Headache / Q000209:etiology*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D013334:Students / Q000706:statistics & numerical data*; D013997:Time Factors; D014495:Universities