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Pediatric headache: a narrative review
1Department of Pediatrics, Yeungnam University College of Medicine, Daegu, Korea.
Insights
Pediatric headaches are common neurological disorders causing distress. This review focuses on diagnosing and managing headaches in children and adolescents for effective treatment.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Pediatrics
- Clinical Medicine
Background:
- Headaches are prevalent neurological disorders impacting children and families.
- Pediatric headache presentation and causes vary widely.
- Understanding differences between pediatric and adult headaches is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review diagnostic and management strategies for headaches in children and adolescents.
- To emphasize the importance of distinguishing primary from secondary headaches.
- To guide appropriate drug selection for effective pediatric headache treatment.
Main Methods:
- Review of current literature on pediatric headaches.
- Focus on clinical history assessment and neurological examination.
- Discussion of diagnostic criteria and therapeutic options.
Main Results:
- Headaches in children and adolescents present unique features compared to adults.
- Accurate diagnosis relies on thorough assessment and examination.
- Effective management involves appropriate drug selection.
Conclusions:
- Comprehensive understanding of pediatric headaches is essential for clinicians.
- Distinguishing primary and secondary headaches aids treatment.
- Evidence-based diagnosis and management improve patient outcomes.
Abstract:
Headache is one of the most common neurological disorders in children and adults and can cause significant distress and disability in children and their families. The spectrum of pediatric headaches is broad, and the underlying etiology is variable. The symptoms and phenotypes of headaches in children may differ slightly from those in adults. It is important to have a good understanding of headaches in children and to distinguish between primary and secondary headaches through appropriate history assessment and neurological examination. Accurate diagnosis and appropriate drug selection are helpful for effective treatment. This article reviews headaches in children and adolescents, focusing on approaches for diagnosis and management.
