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[Headache in children]
1Amtssygehuset i Glostrup, neurologisk afdeling N.
Ugeskrift for Laeger
|April 28, 1997
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This review covers 30 years of pediatric headache research, focusing on migraine. It aims to improve the recognition and management of headaches in children and adolescents.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Neurology
- Clinical Neuroscience
Context:
- Headaches are a frequent complaint in pediatric populations.
- Accurate diagnosis of pediatric headaches can be challenging, especially in younger children.
Purpose:
- To review the last 30 years of research on headaches in children, with a focus on migraine.
- To cover epidemiology, identification, classification, pathophysiology, and management of pediatric headaches.
Summary:
- This article synthesizes three decades of scientific literature on pediatric headaches.
- Key areas explored include the prevalence, diagnostic criteria, underlying mechanisms, and treatment strategies for childhood migraines and other headache types.
- Emphasis is placed on enhancing clinical recognition and management protocols for healthcare providers.
Impact:
- Aims to bridge the knowledge gap regarding pediatric headache recognition and management.
- Provides a comprehensive resource for clinicians dealing with pediatric headache patients.
- Contributes to improved diagnostic accuracy and therapeutic outcomes for children experiencing headaches.
Abstract:
In this article the last 30 years of research concerning headaches in children, especially migraine headaches, is reviewed. The article is directed towards epidemiology, identification, classification, pathophysiology and management. Headache is a common medical complaint in children and adolescents, but diagnosis can be difficult, particularly in the very young. Many know far too little about how to recognise a child with headache and how to deal with it.