Pediatric Migraine
Overview
Approximately 10% of children experience migraine, but it often goes undiagnosed and untreated as symptoms present differently in children compared to adults. Leaders in headache medicine explain the signs, symptoms, treatment options, accommodations during school and avoiding chronic attacks for pediatric patients.
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Recent News & Research
Research Summary: Acute and Chronic Management of Posttraumatic Headache in Children
Headache is one of the most common symptoms after mild traumatic brain injury, affecting more than 80% of children and adolescents.
Research Summary: Acute Treatment of Migraine in Children and Adolescents
Objective: To provide evidence-based recommendations for the acute symptomatic treatment of children and adolescents with migraine
Options for Treating Refractory Pediatric Migraine
A recent paper in Headache® found that combining outpatient DHE infusion with interdisciplinary adjunctive care has promise as an effective treatment option for adolescents with refractory migraine.
Pediatric Migraine Camp Benefits Patients and Parents
Teenage patients and their parents can benefit from one-day intervention in the form of a pediatric migraine camp, according to a paper published in Headache®.
Treating Pediatric Migraine
Lauren Doyle Strauss, DO, FAHS, talks about how to make children living with migraine more comfortable
Pediatric Migraine: Q&A With Dr. Christina Szperka
Christina Szperka, MD, MSCE, FAHS is the director of the pediatric headache program at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia. She spoke with us about her work with children with migraine, and offered advice for parents seeking guidance on how to treat headache in kids.
Infant Colic and Maternal Migraine Linked in New Study
The causes behind infant colic—excessive crying in an otherwise healthy infant—are not known despite the condition’s common nature. But Amy Gelfand, MD, FAHS, of the University of California at San Francisco and her colleagues found a link between maternal migraine and increased chances of infant colic.
Additional Resources
Pediatric Migraine
Diagnosing and Treating Pediatric Migraine
Pediatric Migraine Treatment Options and Further Evaluation
Pediatric Migraine Action Plan (PedMAP)
Pediatric and Adolescent Migraine
Acute Migraine Treatment in Children
Patient Resources
Getting the Right Care for Your Child with Migraine
The first step in migraine care for children is to seek the help of a healthcare provider. Learn tips to help you prepare for your visit.
Migraine in Kids: Addressing the Impact
Learn how to stay involved in minimizing the negative effects of migraine in kids when it comes to your child’s quality of life.
Pediatric Migraine Action Plan
Learn how a pediatric migraine action plan can help your child with migraine flourish, even when they suffer attacks at school.
Pediatric Migraine: A Guide for Parents
Lauren Doyle Strauss, DO, FAHS, talks about how parents can help identify, explain and manage their child’s pediatric migraine.
“Why Do I Have Migraine?” and Answers to Other Questions that Children Have
Children likely have many questions about their migraine. Learn from Dr. Andrew Hershey some answers to their questions to help comfort them.
Identifying and Removing Dietary Triggers in Children
What can parents do if certain foods trigger migraine attacks in their child? Learn about food triggers in children, and how elimination diets can help.
How Comprehensive Headache Centers Can Help Patients with Pediatric Migraine
We spoke with Dr. Jessica Gautreaux, child neurologist and headache specialist, about the role comprehensive headache centers can play.
Healthy Habits for Kids with Migraine
The following tips help kids with migraine follow healthy habits and give them a means of managing their symptoms.
Migraine in Schoolchildren: A Parent’s Guide
Kids can struggle to explain their symptoms and advocate for their health. Here's how parents can advocate for children with migraine in the classroom.
Advocating for Your Child with Migraine
How can you help your child manage their migraine? Read Dr. Marielle Kabbouche Samaha's tips to parents so you can be effective advocates for your kid.
MRI for Kids: When is Brain Imaging Necessary?
When is an MRI necessary for kids with headaches? Dr. Meghan S. Candee offers insights on how to discuss imaging for children to parents.
Abdominal Migraine: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment
If your child is affected by ongoing stomach pain, it could be abdominal migraine. Click here to learn more about its symptoms and treatments.
