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Headaches in children: meeting the challenge of management
Postgraduate Medicine
|April 1, 1978
Insights
Headaches are common in children and adults, with tension headaches being most frequent. While brain tumors can cause headaches, migraines offer a good prognosis for relief and remission.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Pediatric Neurology
- Clinical Medicine
Background:
- Headaches significantly impact daily functioning in both pediatric and adult populations.
- Tension-type headaches are the most prevalent form, often with psychogenic origins.
- Serious underlying conditions like brain tumors can manifest as headaches, necessitating careful diagnosis.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize the common causes and diagnostic considerations for headaches in children and adults.
- To differentiate between common headache types and those indicative of serious pathology.
- To provide information on the prognosis for migraine headaches.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on headache presentation in pediatric and adult populations.
- Analysis of diagnostic criteria for various headache types, including tension headaches, migraines, and headaches secondary to brain tumors.
- Evaluation of prognostic factors for migraine relief and remission.
Main Results:
- Tension-type headaches are the most common etiology.
- Headaches associated with brain tumors require diagnosis based on accompanying neurological signs and symptoms.
- Migraine headaches, though potentially severe, generally have a favorable prognosis for management and long-term remission.
Conclusions:
- Headaches are a common complaint across all age groups, with varied underlying causes.
- Differentiating between primary headache disorders and secondary headaches due to serious conditions is crucial for appropriate patient management.
- Effective management strategies and a positive outlook are available for individuals suffering from migraines.
Abstract:
Headaches that interfere with optimal functioning appear as often in children as in adults. Most common are tension (usually psychogenic) headaches. Brain tumors occasionally present as headaches; diagnosis rests on associated signs and symptoms. Migraine may cause frightening headaches, but prognosis is good for relief and long-term remission.