Management of pediatric migraine: Current concepts and controversies

Indian J Pediatr. 2008 Nov;75(11):1139-48. doi: 10.1007/S12098-008-0238-8. Epub 2009 Jan 7.

Abstract

Migraine in children and adolescents is a common condition. Emerging knowledge about the pathophysiology of migraine is leading to new targeted treatments toward specific mechanisms of migraine. This review explores the evidence for different treatments for pediatric migraine including the periodic syndromes of childhood that commonly represent precursors to migraine.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Drug-Related Side Effects and Adverse Reactions
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Migraine Disorders / classification
  • Migraine Disorders / physiopathology
  • Migraine Disorders / therapy*