Chronic paroxysmal hemicrania-like headaches in a child: response to a headache diary |
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Authors: | Klassen B D Dooley J M |
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Institution: | Division of Neurology, Department of Medicine, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. |
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Abstract: | Chronic paroxysmal hemicrania and cluster headache are both characterized by recurrent, severe, unilateral headaches accompanied by symptoms and signs of autonomic dysfunction. They are differentiated by the frequency, duration, and medication responsiveness of the headaches. Both occur in childhood, although such reports are rare. A 6-year-old boy presented with chronic paroxysmal hemicrania-like headaches. Through the use of a headache diary, his headaches were found to follow stressful events and resolved shortly after the introduction of the diary. Precipitation of chronic paroxysmal hemicrania-like headaches by stress has not been previously reported. We recommend the use of a headache diary as both an aid to diagnosis and an initial nonpharmacological therapeutic intervention for children with such headaches. |
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Keywords: | chronic paroxysmal hemicrania cluster headache stress headache diary |
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