Migraine is a common disorder in children. Estimates indicate that 3.5-5% of all children will experience recurrent headaches consistent with migraine . Management consists of identifying triggering factors, providing pain relief and considering prophylaxis.
Signs and symptoms No specific diagnostic test is available; the diagnosis is made by history and examination. The history should address the following: Possible reasons for the current presentation, including past history, previous test results, allergies, and current and previous medication usage Family history of a headache Quality of the headache (eg, throbbing, pounding, squeezing, pressing, pulsating, aching, burning, lancinating, dull) Other aspects of the headache (eg, location, timing, severity, precipitating events, and duration) Manifestations of migraine may vary according to patient age, as follows: Infants may present…
