[The presentation form of headache in children]
M Rufo1, C Rodríguez Collado, J L Poyatos
1Sección de Neuropediatria, Hospital Infantil Universitario Virgen del Rocio, Sevilla.
Revista De Neurologia
|March 1, 1996
Summary
Headaches are common in children, with migraine being the most frequent type. Individualized treatment plans are essential, going beyond medication alone for effective pediatric headache management.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Neurology
- Clinical Epidemiology
Context:
- Chronic and severe headaches affect children aged 2-14 years.
- Referrals to pediatric neurology services highlight the need for specialized care.
- A retrospective analysis was conducted between 1992 and 1994.
Purpose:
- To analyze the characteristics of chronic or severe headaches in a pediatric population.
- To identify the most common headache types and associated risk factors.
- To evaluate the role of family history in pediatric headaches.
Summary:
- Migraine was the most prevalent headache type (43.91%), followed by tension headache (27.71%).
- A significant family history of headache, particularly maternal, was noted in 114 patients.
- Children with migraine showed a higher incidence of maternal migraine history compared to those with tension headaches.
- No significant differences were found in chronic versus acute headache evolution.
Impact:
- Highlights the prevalence of pediatric headaches and the importance of considering family history.
- Emphasizes that individualized treatment approaches are crucial for managing pediatric headaches.
- Suggests that pharmacotherapy alone is insufficient, necessitating a comprehensive management strategy.
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