New daily persistent headache in children and adults.
New daily persistent headache (NDPH) is frequently seen in young patients with chronic daily headache. NDPH begins with a sudden onset, often associated with an infection or other physical stress. This headache syndrome is difficult to treat and may persist for years. This review discusses the epidemiology, comorbid symptoms, evaluation, and treatment of this disorder.
Mack
Kenneth J
KJ
Department of Neurology, Mayo Clinic, 200 First Street SW, Rochester, MN 55905, USA. Mack.Kenneth@mayo.edu
D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D003141:Communicable Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D020773:Headache Disorders / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy; D006801:Humans; D012307:Risk Factors; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy