Introduction
Headache, headache, pain
HEADACHE DISORDERS, PATHOPHYSIOLOGY, DIALYSIS HEADACHE
Headache is one of the most common neurological symptoms in patients undergoing dialysis [There is no consensus regarding the pathophysiology or triggering factors of headache during haemodialysis (HDH). Factors associated with dialysis headaches include sodium ion, magnesium ion [Table The international classification of headache disorders, 3rd edition [1. the headache must have started during the haemodialysis session, or 2. the headache need to have worsened during the haemodialysis session or resolved within 72 h after the session ended [After the occurrence of a headache, neurologist consultation may be required, and further examination may increase the clinical burden. HDH causes patients to experience more pain and makes treatment and nursing more difficult for neurology, nephrology, and pain specialists. Despite the high prevalence of dialysis headaches, they have rarely been studied. Its diagnosis, characteristics, and management remain challenging for neurologists and nephrologists [Therefore, this study aimed to examine the frequency, clinical characteristics, and possible associated factors of HDH and discuss the diagnostic criteria proposed by the International Headache Society.