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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Videos
Treating Pediatric Migraine
Lauren Doyle Strauss, DO, FAHS, explains what providers should consider when treating pediatric migraine.
News & Articles
Research Summary: Acute and Chronic Management of Posttraumatic Headache in Children
Summarized by Tracy B. Grossman, MD Headache®: The Journal of Head and Face Pain publishedRead More
What to Know About Treating Pediatric Migraine
Here’s what you need to know about special treatment considerations for your pediatric migraine patientsRead More
Research Summary: Acute Treatment of Migraine in Children and Adolescents
Headache®: The Journal of Head and Face Pain published Practice guideline update summary: Acute treatmentRead More
Options for Treating Refractory Pediatric Migraine
Study finds that outpatient DHE infusion in combination with interdisciplinary care could help adolescents withRead More
Pediatric Migraine Camp Benefits Patients and Parents
A paper published in Headache® details how a youth camp helps teens and their familiesRead More
Treating Pediatric Migraine
Lauren Doyle Strauss, DO, FAHS, talks about how to make children living with migraine moreRead More
Infant Colic and Maternal Migraine Linked in New Study
A study published in Headache® shows that moms with migraine are more likely to haveRead More
Pediatric Migraine: Q&A With Dr. Christina Szperka
Migraine in children is often undiagnosed and untreated. Dr. Christina Szperka on the prevalence ofRead More
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.Read More
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. Read more.Read More
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.Read More
Caring for a Child with Migraine | The American Migraine Foundation
Enter your name and email for a free download of our guide on caring for a child with migraine. Read More
Concussion and Post-Traumatic Headache in Children | The American Migraine Foundation
Enter your name and email for a free download of our guide: Concussion and Post-Traumatic Headache in ChildrenRead More
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. Read More
“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.Read More
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.Read More
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.Read More
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. Read more.Read More
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.Read More
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.Read More
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.Read More
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.Read More
Migraine in Children
Learn how migraine affects children, what treatments are available and how to help your child manage their migraine.Read More
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