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Migraine-related symptoms in childhood

Paul Winner1

  • 1Palm Beach Headache Center, Premiere Research Institute, Palm Beach Neurology, Nova Southeastern University, 4631 N. Congress Avenue, Suite 200, West Palm Beach, FL 33407, USA. PWinner777@aol.com

Current Pain and Headache Reports
|August 21, 2013
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Childhood periodic syndromes, precursors to migraine, are now understood as episodic symptoms associated with migraine. This evolution impacts diagnosis, pathophysiology, and management in both children and adults.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Pediatric Neurology
  • Headache Medicine

Background:

  • Childhood periodic syndromes are recognized as precursors to adult migraine.
  • Similarities in symptoms and a positive family history of migraine are common in affected children.
  • These syndromes can transform into adult migraine with or without aura.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the evolution of understanding childhood periodic syndromes.
  • To examine the shift in terminology towards episodic symptoms associated with migraine.
  • To discuss advancements in diagnostic criteria, pathophysiology, and management.

Main Methods:

  • Review of the evolution of diagnostic criteria for headache disorders in children and adults.
  • Analysis of the changing terminology from 'periodic symptoms' to 'episodic symptoms'.
  • Examination of the International Classification of Headache Disorders' role.

Main Results:

  • Understanding has evolved from 'periodic symptoms of childhood' to 'childhood periodic syndromes' and now 'episodic symptoms associated with migraine'.
  • The International Classification of Headache Disorders has been key in refining these classifications.
  • The new terminology 'episodic symptoms' is broader and not limited to childhood.

Conclusions:

  • The classification of episodic symptoms associated with migraine has significantly evolved.
  • This evolution impacts the diagnostic criteria, pathophysiology, and management strategies.
  • The updated terminology reflects a more inclusive understanding across age groups.

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