Headaches in children.
Headache is an incredibly common complaint, but a detailed evaluation is necessary to diagnose some life-threatening diseases that may have their initial presentation in this manner. The evaluation and management of pediatric headaches requires close attention to a detailed "headache history," physical, neurological, and ophthalmologic examinations, and, when indicated, specific neuroimaging studies. Close follow-up of those patients with headaches is mandatory, whether they are placed on long-term or short-term medications. It also is important to appreciate the potential co-existence of headaches with other chronic disorders, such as asthma or diabetes.
Rubin
David H
DH
Department of Pediatrics, St Barnabas Hospital, Bronx, NY 10457, USA. david_rubin@stbarnabas-ny.org
Suecoff
Stacey A
SA
Knupp
Kelly G
KG
D000293:Adolescent; D000700:Analgesics / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002648:Child; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006261:Headache / Q000145:classification / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D008881:Migraine Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000503:physiopathology; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology
D000700:Analgesics