Practice parameter: Evaluation of children and adolescents with recurrent headaches

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Authors

Donald W. Lewis

Stephen Ashwal · American Academy of Neurology

Georg Dahl · American Academy of Neurology

David Dorbad · American Academy of Neurology

Deborah Hirtz · American Academy of Neurology

Arthur L. Prensky · American Academy of Neurology

Imad T. Jarjour · American Academy of Neurology

Abstract

Recurrent headaches occur commonly in children and are diagnosed on a clinical basis rather than by any testing. The routine use of any diagnostic studies is not indicated when the clinical history has no associated risk factors and the child's examination is normal.

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Migraine and Headache Studies Cardiovascular Syncope and Autonomic Disorders Sympathectomy and Hyperhidrosis Treatments

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Published in: Neurology

Volume 59, Issue 4, pp. 490-498

DOI: 10.1212/wnl.59.4.490

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Practice parameter: Evaluation of children and adolescents with recurrent headaches

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