Research Article

The Relationship between Infant Colic and Migraine as well as Tension-Type Headache: A Meta-Analysis

Table 3

Meta-analysis based on age and diagnosis of colic.

OutcomeNo. of studiesOR [95% CI]Heterogeneity
χ2dfI2 (%)-Q test

Age
Adult20.051.63 [0.99, 2.67]0100.98
Children50.012.89 [1.28, 6.50]38.77490<0.00001

Diagnosis of colic
Medical history from parents4<0.000013.15 [2.52, 3.93]38.77392<0.00001
Follow-up visting20.031.99 [1.08, 3.66]1.421290.23
Medical history from patients10.551.67 [0.31, 9.04]NANANANA

OR: odds ratio and NA: not applicable.