Semin Neurol 2006; 26(2): 223-231
DOI: 10.1055/s-2006-939923
Copyright © 2006 by Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc., 333 Seventh Avenue, New York, NY 10001, USA.

Episodic and Chronic Migraine in Children

Kenneth J. Mack1
  • 1Child and Adolescent Neurology, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester, Minnesota
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Publikationsdatum:
21. April 2006 (online)

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ABSTRACT

Migraine headaches occur frequently in both preschool and school-aged children. Although some symptoms of migraines may change with age, they are typically characterized by severe headaches in an ill-appearing child associated with photophobia and nausea and are relieved by sleep. In late childhood and adolescence, the headaches of some patients will transform into a chronic daily headache or chronic migraine. Treatment consists of identifying environmental triggers, providing appropriate pain relief, and the judicious use of preventative medications.

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Kenneth J MackM.D. Ph.D. 

Child and Adolescent Neurology Mayo Clinic College of Medicine

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