Frequency of Iron Deficiency Anemia in Young Females with Migraine

Rashid, Samina; Nawaz, Khurram Haq; Athar, Muhammad Hammad; Fakhar, Amar; Hakeem, Farzana; Manzoor, Namra

doi:10.51253/pafmj.v72isuppl-2.2977

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“…A risk factors of IDA include food intake pattern, female gender, parasites, low teaching level, low income, female aging (46) and menstruation (causes headache) (47). This study agrees with Rashid et al, (2022) who note that IDA was a common problem in migraine young females (48). Lee, et al, (2021) found increase of migraine risk in IDA patients (49).…”

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Assessment of Some Biometrics and Biochemical Parameters in Migraine Patients

Al-Mfrgi,

Salih

2024

JPDMHD

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Background: Migraine is a pulsating and recurrent headache in one or both side. It may be caused by induce of nerves in the brain blood vessels walls and its associates with photophobia. Objectives: Measure of Body mass index (BMI), blood pressure (BP), serum calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg) and iron (Fe) in migraine patients. Methods: This study performed on 94 persons (64 migraine: 30 control), who visited Al-Duloya General Hospital, Tikrit Educational Hospital, and neurological clinics in Al-Duloya and Tkrit. Also it contains visiting participants to their homes in Salahaddin in Iraq. A socio-demographic characters, length, weight, and BP taken directly. 3-5ml blood sampled for obtaining serum. Biochemical tests analyzed by spectrophotometer in Central laboratory of Tikrit University. The study period extended from 30-7-2023 to 27-9-2023. GraphPrism9 program and T-test used for statistical analysis. Results: Patient age was 34.9(16-63) year. Higher percentages reported in female (79.6%) and family history (68.7%). BMI (29.1±5.5), (27.6±5.3) kg/m2, systolic BP (11.7±1.2), (11.5±1.1), and diastolic BP (7.5±0.8), (7.2±1.0) Cm.Hg, show non-significant elevation in migraine compare with control respectively. Mg reveals significant decrease (1.7±0.7), (2.1±0.6), but Ca (7±0.5), (7.3±0.7) and Iron (82±57), (90±52) mg/dL reveal non-significant decrease in migraine compare with control respectively. Conclusions: BMI and BP show non-significant elevation. While Mg reveals significant decrease, Ca and Iron reveal non-significant decrease in patients.

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Assessment of Some Biometrics and Biochemical Parameters in Migraine Patients

Al-Mfrgi,

Salih

2024

JPDMHD

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“…Iron accumulation in the brain, particularly in regions associated with migraine pathophysiology, and dietary iron's effects on migraine in women of different ages have been noted in other studies (17)(18). A related study conducted at the same hospital in 2018 focusing on female migraine patients found a significant correlation between menstrual abnormalities and IDA in adolescent patients, reinforcing the prevalence of IDA among migraine patients in Pakistan (19)(20).…”

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Association Between Iron Deficiency Anemia and Chronic Daily Headache

Saleem,

Haqnawaz,

Jadoon

et al. 2023

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Background: Chronic daily headache (CDH) and iron deficiency anemia (IDA) are prevalent health issues with significant impact on individuals' quality of life. Understanding the relationship between these conditions is essential for developing effective treatment strategies. Objective: This study aims to investigate the association between iron deficiency anemia and chronic daily headache. Methods: A case-control study was conducted at Pak Emirates Military Hospital, Rawalpindi, Pakistan, from February to July 2023. The study included 140 patients diagnosed with CDH and 140 age- and sex-matched controls without a history of CDH. Demographic data (age, gender, location, education, marital status) were collected along with clinical characteristics (headache frequency, intensity, duration) and hematological parameters (hemoglobin level, serum ferritin level, red blood cell count, mean corpuscular volume, mean corpuscular hemoglobin, platelet count, white blood cell count, hematocrit level, mean corpuscular hemoglobin concentration). Statistical analysis was performed using chi-square tests and ANOVA. Results: There were no significant differences in demographic characteristics between the CDH and control groups. CDH patients exhibited higher headache frequency (57.14% experienced headaches 10-15 times per month), intensity (64.43% reported NRS score of 5-8), and duration (87.15% reported headache duration of over 4 hours) compared to controls. Hematological analysis revealed significantly lower mean hemoglobin (9.85±2.13 g/dL) and serum ferritin levels (30.72±7.65 ng/mL) in CDH patients compared to controls (13.1±2.70 g/dL and 65.09±12.82 ng/mL, respectively). A significant association between IDA and CDH was established (p<0.05). Conclusion: The study demonstrates a significant association between iron deficiency anemia and chronic daily headache, highlighting the potential role of iron deficiency in the development of CDH.

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