A Prospective Observational Study on the Prevalence and Management of Migraine

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Abstract: Background: Migraine is a debilitating neurological disorder affecting millions worldwide, yet its prevalence and management remain poorly understood. Objectives: To investigate the prevalence, clinical characteristics, and management strategies of migraine in a population - based sample. Method: This prospective observational study enrolled 98 adults aged 9 - 45 years, who completed baseline and follow - up questionnaires, and maintained a 5 months migraine diary. Results: The 5 months prevalence of migraine was data on distribution of patients on gender 58%0f males & 42% 0f females. Distribution of patients based on age 9 - 12 (16%), 15 - 25 (32%), 25 - 45 (50%).: Distribution based symptoms. Migraine with aura 30%, nausea 26%, vomiting 15%, photophobia 13%, phonophobia 8%. Conclusion: This study highlights the significant burden of migraine, inadequate management strategies, and the need for improved diagnosis, treatment, and patient education.