Association between headache and irritable bowel syndrome in Al-Madinah Al-Munawwarah
Wateen Talal Alloqmani, Rola Mohammed Alrehaili, Somaya Akram Almoraee, Alhanouf Nahi Alharbi, Duaa Hesham Qasem, Heba El-Sayed Mostafa.
Abstract
Objective: This study aimed to observe the relationships between headaches and irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) to identify the relative strength of these associations.
Methods: This cross-sectional, non-interventional analytical study sought to investigate the link between headaches and IBS. The study was conducted using a self-administered survey from January to June 2024. The study included both male and female participants from the general community of Al-Madinah Al-Munawara.
Results: The study found that there was a link between IBS and headaches, with the frequency of headaches increasing among sufferers.
Conclusion: There was a strong association between headaches and IBS, with a higher occurrence in women and individuals aged 18-25 years. Healthcare experts should take a stand on these critical concerns, given the significant rise in cases worldwide and the unseen anguish.
Key words: Headache, irritable bowel syndrome, association, Al Madinah Al-Munawwarah, Saudi Arabia
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