An analysis of the meteorological factors influencing climate-related headache and the clinical effects of goreisan

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  • Shibata Yasushi
    Department of Neurosurgery ⁄ Headache Clinic, University of Tsukuba, Mito Medical Center ⁄ Mito Kyodo General Hospital
  • Ishiyama Sumire
    Doctoral Program in Clinical Sciences, Graduate School of Comprehensive Human Sciences, University of Tsukuba

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  • 天候で悪化する頭痛の要因と五苓散の効果の解析
  • テンコウ デ アッカ スル ズツウ ノ ヨウイン ト ゴレイサン ノ コウカ ノ カイセキ

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<p>Objectives: We investigated the relationship between headache and climate conditions among patients complaining of climate–related headaches. In addition, the clinical effects of goreisan in these patients was prospectively investigated.</p><p>Patients: Three patients with primary headache who complained of headache with climate deterioration were evaluated.</p><p>Methods: Patients were asked to record a detailed headache diary before and after the prescription of goreisan, and the contents were compared with meteorological data.</p><p>Results: The patients’ reported headaches irrespective of the climate conditions, but the frequency decreased after starting to take goreisan. No clear relationship between headache and climate conditions was observed.</p><p>Conclusion: Goreisan was effective against primary headache, even though climate conditions were not found to be related.</p>

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