Table 1. Baseline characteristics of the study group.
| Variable | Value (n=43) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age at presentation (y) | 6.8±2.6 | |
| Duration of illness (mo) | 12 (0–96) | |
| Sex | ||
| Male | 26 (60.5) | |
| Female | 17 (39.5) | |
| Family history of migraine headache | 26 (60.5) | |
| Clinical features | ||
| Nausea | 34 (79.1) | |
| Vomiting | 31 (72.1) | |
| Nocturnal vomiting | 16 (37.2) | |
| Nocturnal abdominal pain | 25 (58.1) | |
| Headache | 35 (81.4) | |
| Pallor | 11 (25.6) | |
| Fatigue | 24 (55.8) | |
| Weight (kg) | 26.8±9.8 | |
| Height (cm) | 126.6±16.0 | |
| Laboratory investigations | ||
| Hemoglobin (g/dL) | 12.2±1.0 | |
| Albumin (g/L) | 39.2±4.6 | |
Values are presented as mean±standard deviation, median (interquartile range), or number (%).