Distribution of descriptive characteristics of the patients
| Characteristics | Min-Max | Mean ± SD | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age (years) | 22–53 | 39.43 ± 8.54 | |
| Duration of symptoms (years) | 2–32 | 14.51 ± 8.62 | |
| Headache duration (hours) | 4–24 | 14.73 ± 9.24 | |
| Frequency of migraine (days) | 2.5–16 | 11.37 ± 4.15 | |
| Pain severity (VAS) | 6–10 | 9.35 ± 1.05 | |
| Lost time at work (days) | 1–15 | 5.56 ± 3.34 | |
| n | % | ||
| Gender | Female | 141 | 68.1 |
| Male | 66 | 31.9 | |
| Aura | Present | 143 | 69.1 |
| Absent | 64 | 30.9 | |
VAS: visual analog scale