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Chronic daily headache in children and adolescents: science and conjecture

Mark Connelly1, Jennifer Bickel

  • 1Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics, 2401 Gillham Road, Kansas City, MO 64108, USA.

Pain Management
|March 21, 2014
PubMed

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Pediatric chronic daily headache is common, but research on its causes and treatments is limited. This review synthesizes current knowledge on classification, epidemiology, etiology, and treatment for this condition.

Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Pediatrics
  • Pain Medicine

Background:

  • Chronic daily headache (CDH) is a prevalent condition in children and adolescents.
  • Despite its frequency, understanding of CDH's pathophysiological mechanisms is limited.
  • Existing data on the relative efficacy of various treatments for pediatric CDH are sparse.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an updated review of pediatric chronic daily headache.
  • To cover classification, epidemiology, etiology, and treatment strategies.
  • To synthesize available empirical data and expert consensus.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of existing empirical data.
  • Inclusion of general consensus in the field where data is lacking.
  • Focus on contemporary information.

Main Results:

  • The review synthesizes current understanding of CDH in pediatrics.
  • It addresses classification, epidemiology, and etiology.
  • Treatment options are discussed based on available evidence and consensus.

Conclusions:

  • Further research is needed to elucidate the mechanisms and optimize treatments for pediatric CDH.
  • This review serves as a resource for clinicians and researchers.
  • A comprehensive understanding is crucial for effective management of pediatric headache disorders.

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