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Headaches: the pediatrician's perspective
1Pediatric Headache Clinic, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore 21201, USA.
Seminars in Pediatric Neurology
|June 1, 1995
Summary
Primary care physicians frequently manage pediatric headaches. This review covers common causes like infections, trauma, and hypertension, noting most cases are treatable in primary care settings.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Neurology
- Primary Care Medicine
Background:
- Headaches are a common presenting complaint in children.
- Primary care physicians (PCPs) are typically the first point of contact for pediatric headache evaluation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review common causes of headaches in children.
- To guide PCPs in evaluating and managing pediatric headaches.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of common pediatric headache etiologies.
- Discussion of diagnostic considerations for PCPs.
Main Results:
- Common headache causes include infections, trauma, hypertension, pseudotumor cerebri, postlumbar puncture headaches, and ocular disorders.
- Most pediatric headaches are manageable within a primary care setting.
Conclusions:
- PCPs are well-equipped to evaluate and treat the majority of children presenting with headaches.
- Timely recognition and management of pediatric headaches in primary care can improve patient outcomes.
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