Evaluation of type of headache in children

Abstract

Background: Headache is a major health concern not only because it is a disabling disease. The present study was conducted to evaluate the types of headaches in children. Materials & Methods: This study was conducted on 1530 children of both gender. A self-responding questionnaire was given to all patients to fill it. A thorough clinical examination was performed. Factors such as duration of headache, type of headache and family history of headache was also recorded. Results: Out of 1530, 680 (44.5%) had headache. Migraine was seen in 36%, unspecified headache in 10%, tension type was seen in 24%, trigeminal autonomic cephalgia in 15% and primary stabbing headache in 5%. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Father had 12%, mother had 7%, both had 4% and siblings had 2% of family history of headache. The difference was significant (P< 0.05). Conclusion: Migraine in children is among various types of headaches. The increase in number of cases day by day demands assessment of all possible parameters.