Medical co-morbidities in pediatric headache

Co-morbid conditions frequently occur in pediatric headaches and may significantly affect their management. Co-morbidities that have been associated with pediatric headaches include attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, autism, developmental disabilities, depression, anxiety, epilepsy, obesity, infantile colic, atopic disorders, inflammatory bowel disease and irritable bowel syndrome. The goal of this review is to elucidate common comorbidities associated with pediatric headache, thereby empowering child neurologists to identify common triggers and tailor management strategies that address headache and associated comorbidities.
Source: Seminars in Pediatric Neurology - Category: Neurology Authors: Source Type: research