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Food intake before migraine attacks in children
The Journal of the Royal College of General Practitioners
|November 1, 1979
Summary
Pediatric migraine often begins around age five, with family history a key factor. Fasting and specific foods may trigger attacks in children, impacting school days.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Neurology
- Clinical Research
Background:
- Migraine is a common neurological disorder in children.
- Understanding triggers and early symptoms is crucial for management.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the characteristics of migraine in children.
- To identify potential triggers, including diet, for pediatric migraine attacks.
Main Methods:
- A questionnaire survey was administered to 120 children diagnosed with migraine.
- Dietary intake 24 hours before an attack was compared to intake during a non-migraine period.
Main Results:
- Average age of migraine onset was 5.15 years, with a positive family history in 79%.
- Eye symptoms (42%) and headaches (32%) preceded attacks; visual aura increased with age.
- Fasting (41%) and specific foods (38%) were identified as potential triggers.
Conclusions:
- Pediatric migraine has distinct early characteristics and triggers.
- Dietary factors, including fasting, play a significant role in migraine onset in children.