Hijab (Headscarf) Headache

Hijab (headscarf) headache is well known among wearers and is a common topic of discussion. It has never previously been reported in the medical literature. Five women described bilateral headache either prompted by or worsened by donning the hijab, or headscarf. The headache always resolved soon af...

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Published in:Headache 2015-03, Vol.55 (3), p.437-438
Main Authors: Ansari, Huma N., Solomon, Glen D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adult
Clothing - adverse effects
Clothing - psychology
extracranial
Female
Headache - diagnosis
Headache - etiology
Headaches
Humans
Middle Aged
ponytail headache
tension-type headache
Young Adult
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Summary:Hijab (headscarf) headache is well known among wearers and is a common topic of discussion. It has never previously been reported in the medical literature. Five women described bilateral headache either prompted by or worsened by donning the hijab, or headscarf. The headache always resolved soon after removal of the headscarf. Hijab headache may also be alleviated by minimal modifications in style while allowing women to maintain their moral conviction. It likely represents an extracranial etiology of headache, and recognition may prevent unnecessary evaluation and suffering in hijab wearers.
ISSN:0017-8748
1526-4610
DOI:10.1111/head.12507