What Treatment is Recommended for Common Headaches?
Discussion
Headache is pain in the scalp, forehead, orbits and temple. Facial and neck pain are usually excluded from this definition. It is a common problem with more than 6 million pediatric patients having migraine. Headaches can also have co-morbidities and more than 1 primary headache type can co-exist. The costs are high both economically and in the quality of life for the patients and families. A review of common headache types and indications for neuroimaging can be found here.
Treatment is necessarily multi-pronged. Patients should understand their diagnosis so they can understand what reasonably can be expected...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - January 15, 2018 Category: Pediatrics Authors: pediatriceducationmin Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
What are the Recommendations for Neuromaging Because of Headaches?
Discussion
Headaches are not only painful but can significantly affect the lives of patients and families. Education and support for patients is key to managing headaches. Detailed diaries not only help with initial diagnosis but also chronic management.
Common headache types include:
Tension headache
Location – bilateral
Intensity – mild or moderate
Description – non-pulsating tightening or pressure
Activities – not aggravated by usual activities
Duration – 30 minutes – continuous
Frequency – < 15 days/month for episodic tension headache, > 15 days per month for more than 3 mon...
Source: PediatricEducation.org - July 15, 2013 Category: Pediatrics Authors: Donna M. D'Alessandro, M.D. Tags: Uncategorized Source Type: news
