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Saudi Journal of Medical and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SJMPS)
Volume-10 | Issue-12 | 1001-1005
Original Research Article
Clinical Profile of Children with Recurrent Headache
Lailatunnessa,SK. Masiur Rahman, SK Mahmudur Rahman, SM Mamun Mohar, Jannat Jeeba
Published : Dec. 30, 2024
DOI : DOI: https://doi.org/10.36348/sjmps.2024.v10i12.019
Abstract
Background: Children's headaches are not well understood, and diagnosis can be difficult. Children who get frequent headaches are frequently badly impacted. The relationship between lifestyle factors including food, exercise, and sleep and the occurrence of headaches, particularly migraines, has been investigated mostly in adults, leading to changes in lifestyle as a conventional treatment in addition to medical therapy. Objective: To find out clinical profile of children with recurrent headache. Materials and Methods: This is a cross sectional study was conducted Centre for Neurodevelopment and Autism in Children (Pediatric Neurology OPD), Dept. of Pediatrics of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Medical University (BSMMU), Dhaka during January 2022 to June 2022. Total of 100 children attending with recurrent headache were taken consecutively over a period of six months for this study. Patient with recurrent headache were classified (diagnosed) based on clinical presentation (according to International Headache Society diagnostic criteria). Results: The majority of patients (54%) suffered migraines without aura, and 48% had severe headaches. 70% of patients exhibited sensitivity to bright light during a headache episode, 80% had sensitivity to noise, 85% had no headaches while playing TV video games, and 66% had a history of headaches caused by sun exposure. Conclusion: Males dominated in the pre-pubertal age range, whereas girls dominated after puberty. The most prevalent RHA diagnosis was migraine without an aura. Headache triggers or precipitating factors were also compared to previous research.
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