Influencing Factors of Headache VAS Score Based on Headache Diary Data of 257 Migraine Patients
Objective:Based on the data of 1446 headache diaries of 257 migraine patients,the factors affecting headache Visual Analogue Scale(VAS)were explored.Methods:A total of 1446 headache diaries were recorded in 257 patients in the study of "Naoan Dropping Pills for Treating Migraine Adaptation Symptom Group". The effects of weather,mood,location,nature,accompanying symptoms,and inducement on VAS score on the day of headache attack were analyzed.Results:The VAS scores of "swelling","faintness","throbbing",or "tingling" were higher than those of "dull pain" and "other headache types",and the differences were statistically significant(P<0.05).The VAS scores of patients with concomitant symptoms were higher than those without symptom,and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).The VAS scores of high work pressure,tired life,and feeling angry or anxious were higher than those without incentive,and the difference was statistically significant(P<0.05).The VAS scores of "bad mood" were higher than those with"good mood"and"average mood"on the day of headache,and the difference were statistically significant(P<0.05).There were no significant difference in VAS scores of different weather conditions and headache sites(P>0.05).Conclusion:Headache diary is an effective tool to evaluate the attack and treatment of migraine. The nature of headache,accompanying symptoms,attack triggers,and mood are important factors affecting the score of headache VAS.