Inheritance of Primary Headache in Children and Adolescents - A Scoping Review.

Objective The objective is to give an update on the current state of research on the genetics of primary headache in children and adolescents. Background Investigations of the genetics of migraine in adults have changed our understanding of the pathophysiology of migraine, but knowledge from our adult patients cannot be directly applied to pediatric patients. Methods The study was conducted through searches of PubMed and Web of Science.

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Headache is one of the most common and disruptive pain manifestations in children and adolescents. This review examines the current evidence for the impact of primary headaches on well-being and quality of life in children with headaches. Several studies support that headaches cause a significant reduction in quality of life, which can be related to the headaches themselves and lead to limitations in family, social, and school activities.

Nonpharmacologic Treatment Options in Pediatric Tension-Type Headache Patients: A Systematic Review.

This systematic review aims to examine effects of nonpharmacologic treatment options for pediatric tension-type headache patients as well as evaluate current results from these treatment options. Headache is a worldwide problem among both adults and children, with tension-type headache among the most common. Eighteen relevant studies were found using PubMed and evaluated in this review.