Frequency of Depression in Patients with Migraine Presenting to Services Hospital Lahore

Abstract

Objective: To determine the frequency of depression in patients with migraine coming to
Services Hospital, Lahore.
Methods: One hundred and fifty cases fulfilling the inclusion/exclusion criteria were enrolled in
the study and informed consent was taken, regarding inclusion of patient in study. All patients
after confirmation of migraine with consultant having at least 5 years of experience of
consultancy, depression were evaluated by the researchers themselves.
Results: Frequency of depression in patients with migraine coming to services hospital, Lahore
was recorded in 48 %( n=72) while 52 %( n=78) had no findings of the morbidity.
Conclusion: We concluded that the frequency of depression is high among patients with
migraine. So, it is recommended that every patient who present with migraine, should be sort out
for psychological disturbance