Table 1

Duration of index attack estimated by either a single direct question or a detailed description of symptoms

Duration of attack (n = 316)
Based on single direct questionBased on detailed description of symptoms
<6 hours108 (34%)27 (8.5%)
6–24 hours62 (20%)38 (12%)
1–3 days73 (23%)93 (29%)
⩾4 days73 (23%)158 (50%)