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[Migraine in childhood].

D Annequin1

  • 1Unité Fonctionnelle d'Analgésie Pédiatrique, Centre de la Migraine de l'Enfant, Hôpital d'Enfants Armand-Trousseau, Paris, France. daniel.annequin@trs.ap-hop-paris.fr

Revue Neurologique
|September 6, 2005
PubMed
Summary

Migraine is a common, disabling primary headache in children, often misdiagnosed. Early treatment with NSAIDs or triptans, alongside non-drug therapies, is crucial for managing these severe attacks.

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[Migrain in children].

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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Pediatrics
  • Headache Medicine

Context:

  • Migraine is the leading primary headache disorder in children and adolescents.
  • Pediatric migraine is frequently underestimated and misdiagnosed.
  • Lack of specific diagnostic markers contributes to misdiagnosis as psychological illness.

Purpose:

  • To highlight the clinical characteristics of migraine in children and adolescents.
  • To emphasize the disabling impact of pediatric migraine on daily life and school attendance.
  • To outline current treatment strategies for acute and prophylactic management.

Summary:

  • Migraine in children presents with severe, stereotyped attacks, often with digestive symptoms, photophobia, and phonophobia.
  • Prevalence ranges from 5-10%, with shorter, more bilateral headaches than in adults.
  • Triggers include stress, sleep changes, and sensory stimuli; effective treatments involve early NSAID or triptan use and non-drug prophylactic measures.

Impact:

  • Improved recognition and diagnosis of pediatric migraine can reduce misdiagnosis and improve patient outcomes.
  • Effective management strategies can mitigate the disabling effects of migraine on children's quality of life and education.
  • This information supports healthcare providers in optimizing treatment plans for pediatric migraine patients.

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