To Assess Migraine Headache in Children: A Clinical Study
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2017, Vol 5, Issue 10
Abstract
Background: Migraine is a primary headache disorder characterized by recurrent headaches. It is quite common in adults with prevalence rate of 20%. Migrainous headache is prevalent in 4% of children in the age group 7 to 15 years. The present study was conducted to determine the profile of migraine in children and to assess EEG changes in children suffering from migraine. Materials & Methods: This study was conducted in the department of Paediatrics in year 2014. It included 225 children. Out of 225 children, 42 children fulfilled Prenky’s criteria and were included in the study. Patients case history was recorded in case sheet and other information such as name, age, gender, type of house, mother’s education, duration of illness, site of headache, frequency of headache were recorded. Symptoms such as visual disturbances, vomiting, abdominal pain, sweating, vertigo, cold and clammy skin, psychological stress and physical strain were questioned from parents. Their performance in school such as poor, average, above average etc was recorded. Physical examination was done in all children and EEG was also obtained. Results: Out of 42 children, boys were 20 and girls were 22. The difference was non – significant (P- 1). Common symptoms recorded were visual disturbances (20), nausea/ vomiting (32), vertigo (24) and more than 1 of above (30). The difference was significant (P < 0.05). Associated symptoms were psychological stress (14), physical strain (20), watching TV (9), sunlight (8), hunger (2) and more than 1 of above (26). The difference was significant (P < 0.05). Type of discharge was asymmetrical sharp wave discharges alone (9), symmetrical sharp wave discharges alone (4), asymmetrical discharge of spike & slow wave complexes and/or sharp wave and slow wave complexes (14) and symmetrical discharge of spike & slow wave complexes and/or sharp wave and slow wave complexes (2). The difference was significant (P < 0.05). Conclusion: Migraine headache is a disease of adults. However, it is not uncommon in children. Careful evaluation of case and physical examination are required in diagnosis the migraine.
Authors and Affiliations
Tribhuvanesh Yadav
Keywords
Related Articles
- EP ID EP529431
- DOI -
- Views 94
- Downloads 0
Immediate effect of MET vs Static Stretching on Tendo–Achilles Tightness
Static stretching commonly used conventional technique to lengthen a shortened muscle/group of muscles. Literature showed that MET improves flexibility and range of joint hence the need to find out immediate efficacy of...
Fungal Infection in Paediatric Cancer Patients of a Tertiary Care Hospital in North India
Introduction- Paediatric cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy are at high risk of developing fungal infection which remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality. But the burden of fungal infection in most of our p...
Kodameae Ohmeri Fungemia in a Premature Neonate – A Case Report
Kodameae ohmeri is a yeast-like fungus and is considered as an emerging pathogen. This yeast-like fungus has been isolated previously from pleural fluid and blood samples in people with a compromised immune status such a...
Clinical Profile of Dengue in a Tertiary Care Hospital of Rohelkhand of U.P.(Bareilly)
Dengue fever has emerged as one of the major health problems in North India in recent years. The 2011 epidemic and beyond had created concern about the efforts regarding the prevention and treatment of this disease at th...
Association of polymorphism of Enzyme Thiopurine Methyl Transferase in Head & Neck Squamous Cell Cancer and treatment response to Concurrent Chemo Radiotherapy
Objectives: The aim of the present study was to determine the frequency of the functional TPMT polymorphisms and their association with the treatment outcome in patients of HNSCC receiving cisplatin based chemoradiation....