The Prognosis of Migraine and Tension-Type Headache in Children and Adolescents

The Prognosis of Migraine and Tension-Type Headache in Children and Adolescents

Children and adolescents that visited the pediatric neurology clinic at the Bnai Zion medical center do to migraine or TTH headache between the years 2007-2010 were reevaluated. We used a structured headache questionnaire through a phone interview with the patients and their caregivers. Data regarding demographics, the patients' and families' medical history, and headache history, past and current (age at onset, location, quality, frequency, duration of episodes, aura, associated symptoms and treatment) were collected.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Diagnosis of migraine or TTH headache according to the ICHD-3 criteria.
• Can describe the current headache status.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Secondary headaches.