Evaluation and Treatment of Primary Headaches in Adolescents.

Walter, Suzy Mascaro; Banvard-Fox, Christine; Cundiff, Courtney · Prim Care · 2020

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Abstract

Headache is a common episodic and chronic pain syndrome in adolescents. Evaluation of headaches in primary care requires a comprehensive assessment including lifestyle behaviors and physical examination, as well as an understanding of when to pursue appropriate testing. Primary headache disorders seen in adolescents include migraine and tension-type headache. Pharmacologic management for primary headache includes both acute and prophylactic treatment strategies.

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