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Recurrent limb pain in schoolchildren

I Abu-Arafeh¹, G Russell

¹Department of Medical Paediatrics, Royal Aberdeen Children's Hospital, United Kingdom.

Archives of Disease in Childhood

|April 1, 1996

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Recurrent limb pain affects 2.6% of children, often caused by injuries. Its symptoms closely resemble childhood migraine, suggesting a shared underlying cause.

Area of Science:

Pediatric Rheumatology
Child Neurology
Epidemiology

Background:

Limb pain is a common complaint in children.
Understanding the prevalence and characteristics of recurrent limb pain is crucial for diagnosis and management.

Purpose of the Study:

To determine the prevalence, causes, and clinical features of short-lasting recurrent limb pain in children.
To explore the relationship between recurrent limb pain and childhood migraine.

Main Methods:

A two-stage population-based study was conducted in Aberdeen.
Screening questionnaires were followed by clinical interviews and examinations of 2165 schoolchildren aged 5-15 years.

Main Results:

Sports and playground injuries were the most frequent cause of limb pain (9%).

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The prevalence of recurrent limb pain was 2.6% (95% CI 1.9-3.4).

Recurrent limb pain episodes shared trigger factors, symptoms, and relief patterns with childhood migraine headaches.

Conclusions:

Recurrent limb pain is a common condition in children, with a prevalence of 2.6%.
Clinical and epidemiological similarities suggest a potential common pathogenesis with childhood migraine.