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[Changes in headache with age: symptomology and clinical features]
C Marini1, F Coccagna, G De Matteis
1Clinica Neurologica, Università di l'Aquila.
Rivista Europea Per Le Scienze Mediche E Farmacologiche = European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences = Revue Europeenne Pour Les Sciences Medicales Et Pharmacologiques
|June 1, 1990
Summary
Pediatric primary headaches present differently than adult headaches, with distinct clinical features and symptom patterns. Understanding these differences is crucial for effective childhood headache management.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Pediatrics
Context:
- Primary headaches are common in both children and adults.
- Previous research has not fully elucidated age-specific clinical presentations.
Purpose:
- To compare the clinical features of primary headaches in children (5-14 years) versus adults.
- To identify age-related differences in headache presentation and characteristics.
Summary:
- Migraine without aura showed a female predominance in both pediatric and adult groups.
- Other headache types exhibited an inverted male/female ratio in younger patients.
- Childhood headaches were less frequent, severe, and shorter in duration, with fewer accompanying symptoms.
- Pediatric headache pain was more often unilateral and less frequently pulsating compared to adults.
Impact:
- Highlights the need for distinct diagnostic and treatment strategies for pediatric headaches.
- Informs clinical practice regarding the unique characteristics of headaches in children.
- Contributes to a better understanding of headache epidemiology across different age groups.