Chronic daily headache in children and adolescents

Jack Gladstein; A David Rothner

doi:10.1016/j.spen.2010.04.003

Chronic daily headache in children and adolescents

Semin Pediatr Neurol. 2010 Jun;17(2):88-92. doi: 10.1016/j.spen.2010.04.003.

Authors

Jack Gladstein¹, A David Rothner

Affiliation

¹ Center for Pediatric Neurology, Neurological Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH, USA.

PMID: 20541099
DOI: 10.1016/j.spen.2010.04.003

Abstract

Chronic daily headaches (CDH) in children and adolescents is reviewed. Three major forms of CDH exist: transformed migraine, chronic tension type headache, and new-onset daily persistent headache. Diagnostic criteria, epidemiology, pathophysiology, evaluation, differential diagnosis, and treatment options are discussed.

Publication types

Review

MeSH terms

Adolescent
Child
Female
Headache Disorders* / epidemiology
Headache Disorders* / physiopathology
Headache Disorders* / therapy
Humans
Male