J Yeungnam Med Sci.
2022 Oct;39(4):278-284. 10.12701/jyms.2022.00528.
Pediatric headache: a narrative review
- Affiliations
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- 1Department of Pediatrics, Yeungnam University College of Medicine, Daegu, Korea
- KMID: 2534654
- DOI: http://doi.org/10.12701/jyms.2022.00528
Abstract
- Headache is one of the most common neurological disorders in children and adults and can cause significant distress and disability in children and their families. The spectrum of pediatric headaches is broad, and the underlying etiology is variable. The symptoms and phenotypes of headaches in children may differ slightly from those in adults. It is important to have a good understanding of headaches in children and to distinguish between primary and secondary headaches through appropriate history assessment and neurological examination. Accurate diagnosis and appropriate drug selection are helpful for effective treatment. This article reviews headaches in children and adolescents, focusing on approaches for diagnosis and management.
