Volume 96, Number 10, October 2001 Of Headaches and Bellyaches David R. Mack, MD. Dignan F, AbuArafeh I, Russell G. The prognosis of childhood abdominal migraine. Arch Dis Child 2001;84415-8. http://www-east.elsevier.com/ajg/issues/9610/ajg5246dis.htm
WHAT ARE THE GUIDELINES FOR TREATING A MIGRAINE ATTACK? Children may often have a form of migraine known as a migraine equivalent or abdominal migraine, which does not cause a headache at all. http://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/ucdhs/health/a-z/97migraine/doc97treat.html
Extractions: Many effective headache remedies are now available for treating a migraine attack. Still, a 2000 survey of European migraineurs found that half seek no treatment from a doctor, perhaps because of the stigma of migraine. And, only 27% of patients were given medications that were consistently effective. It should be noted that as many as 30% of migraine sufferers also have accompanying headaches resulting from tension, drugs, infections, or other causes. It is important to distinguish between headache types in order to determine appropriate treatment. [ See Table Drugs Used for Migraines General Guidelines. The general goals of treatment are the following: On the advice of the physician, choose drugs with as few side effects as possible. Patients should discuss various methods for administering the medication (pills, injections, nasal spray, or rectal suppositories) and begin with one they believe will be the least distressing.
Eyewitness News 11.com: Child Migraines Also added to the guidelines was whats called an abdominal migraine, where the child can get midline abdominal pain, which is often accompanied by severe http://abclocal.go.com/wtvd/health/042604_NH_childmigraines.html
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Extractions: Home About Links Index ... Editor's Choice document.write(code); Advertisement Surgery Pediatrics Cardiovascular Medicine ... Pediatric Abdominal Pain Causes Recurrent Abdominal Pain Syndrome Recurrent Abdominal Pain Syndrome Book Home Page Cardiovascular Medicine Dentistry Dermatology Emergency Medicine Endocrinology Gastroenterology General Medicine Geriatric Medicine Gynecology Hematology and Oncology HIV Infectious Disease Jokes Laboratory Neonatology Nephrology Neurology Obstetrics Ophthalmology Orthopedics Otolaryngology Pediatrics Pharmacology Prevention Psychiatry Pulmonology Radiology Rheumatology Sports Medicine Surgery Urology Chapter Surgery Index Cardiovascular Medicine Dermatology Examination Gastroenterology General Pediatrics Pharmacology Prevention Procedure Radiology Sports Medicine Page Pediatrics Index CV Lymphedema Congenita CV Lymphedema Praecox GI Hernia GI Intussusception GI Pain GI Pain Causes GI Pain Recurrent Definition Pain occurs at least once/month for at least 3 months Ages 4 - 16 years (peaks at age 9 years) Affects activity, school attendance Epidemiology Prevelance in school age children: 10% Pathophysiology Autonomic Dysfunction with altered intestinal motility Hyperalgesia and altered sensory pathways Etiology School Phobia (and related stresses) closely associated These children often get lower grades than peers Associated Conditions Anorexia Nervosa Symptoms Nonspecific recurrent abdominal pain Not related to meals or movement No associated Nausea Vomiting , or Dysuria Signs Well appearing child Exam is often normal or mild abdominal tenderness
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List Of Diseases A - WrongDiagnosis.com type of Cramp; Abdominal Hernia; abdominal migraine see Headachefree migraine; Abdominal neuroblastoma type of Neuroblastoma; Abdominal Pain http://www.wrongdiagnosis.com/lists/condsa.htm
CVS Research And Publications The periodic syndrome cyclic vomiting and abdominal migraine. abdominal migraine References Axon, ATR, Long, DE, Jones, SC (1991). http://freespace.virgin.net/cvsa.uk/research.html
Your Child | Abdominal Pain (Stomachache) Children diagnosed with abdominal migraine may benefit from the use of pizotifen (a serotonin blocker) when used to prevent an attack. http://www.med.umich.edu/1libr/yourchild/abpain.htm
Extractions: When should I take my child to the doctor for a stomachache? It is very important to know when to seek medical advice. Learn more by reading Red Flags to Watch for in Children with Stomach Ache . Although most childhood abdominal pain has no known cause and is not dangerous, there are causes of pain that may be life threatening and require immediate medical attention. How can I help my child with the pain? While your child is getting checked out, talk with your doctor about safe and effective ways to ease pain. There are times when watching for worsening pain is important and your doctor may not feel pain medication is the safest option. In this case, distraction techniques such as guided imagery may help your child cope. You could also try progressive relaxation or self-hypnosis. For more suggestions on non-drug pain relief, see
Extractions: Digestive Center; Solving Common Problems Alpha Nutrition Health Education Digestive Symptoms Nutritional Rescue Crohn's Disease Irritable Bowel Syndrome Celiac Disease ... Alpha Nutrition Digestive symptoms are among the most common complaints presenting in primary medical practice. The interpretation and treatment of these symptoms has sometimes been based on misunderstanding how the gastrointestinal tract responds to food. The gastrointestinal tract is a sensing, reactive device that monitors the material flowing through it. Symptoms arising from this system provide information about its dysfunction. Seven basic symptoms alert the patient to gastrointestinal tract displeasure with food choices - nausea, heartburn, vomiting, bloating, pain, constipation and diarrhea. Over-the-counter medications for gastrointestinal tract symptoms is a multi-billion dollar industry and patients often self-medicate when symptoms are mild or infrequent. Patients may first present with acute abdominal pain either in the office or emergency room and require an expensive work-up to rule out more serious disease. Ulcer pain tends to be distinctive with discrete pain localized to the epigastrium, and increased with an empty stomach, waking the patient at night and the pain is relieved by food and antacids. Other abdominal pain can be more difficult to assess.
Ab : On Medical Dictionary Online Epilepsies Abdominal Epilepsy Abdominal Fibromatoses Abdominal Fibromatosis Abdominal Injuries Abdominal Injury abdominal migraine abdominal migraines http://www.online-medical-dictionary.org/?q=~Ab
Symptoms And Diagnosis Of Migraine symptoms. Children may suffer a variety of this condition called abdominal migraine with no headache. Diagnosis of Migraine. http://www.complemed.co.uk/migraine/migrainesymptoms.htm
Extractions: Index Home About Search for Google's copy of this article Index Home About Search for Google's copy of this article ... Search for Google's copy of this article From: jrfox@no.spam.fastlane.net.no.spam (Jonathan R. Fox) Newsgroups: sci.med,sci.med.pharmacy Subject: Re: "Excedrin Migraine" Date: Tue, 06 Apr 1999 15:05:56 GMT On 6 Apr 1999 02:49:04 GMT, hillary@hillary.net (Hillary Gorman) wrote: >I just saw a commercial for a product called "Excedrin Migraine." In fine >print at the bottom of the TV screen were the words "for mild to moderate >migraine pain." Eh? Come again? "Mild to moderate" migraine pain? As a >long term migraine sufferer, I'm baffled. Does this mean that not only am >I unlucky enough to be stuck having the worst headaches known to man, but >I can't even get a break to get the "mild" ones now and then!! I never >heard of such a thing as "mild" migraine pain. I thought all migraines >were horribly painful - well, aside from those weird "ocular migraines" >that sometimes occur. > >What's a "mild" migraine? There is a common misconception that a migraine headache is by definition severe. This is not the case. Differentiation between the different types of headaches is complex but generally does not involve the severity of pain (cluster headaches and those caused by intracranial disasters such as infection or bleeding being the exceptions.) The two most common types are tension headaches and migraine headaches. Briefly, tension headaches feel like a tight band symmetrically around the head and can last for days, whereas migraine headaches are a dull ache or throbbing pain, usually unilateral, sometimes preceded by an aura, that resolves in a few hours to a day or with sleep. Also, migraines frequently run in the family. I frequently get mild unilateral throbbing pains that resolve in a few hours or with sleep, and years ago I also thought I couldn't call them migraines since they don't hurt so bad. Then I got a tension headache. YEOW! My tension headaches hurt a lot worse than the mild migraines I frequently get! Give me a migraine any day. Jonathan R. Fox, M.D. Search for Google's copy of this article Search for Google's copy of this article Search for Google's copy of this article Search for Google's copy of this article ... About
Extractions: Abdominal Pain: Just Gas Or An Emergency? Most of us have had some kind of stomach or side pain; its usually a stitch or a cramp and passes with time and rest. But how do you know if its something more seriousor even something that should be evaluated in the emergency room? Dr. Donnica discusses the different types of stomach and side pain, from having eaten too much to having a ruptured appendix, and how you can tell if you should see your doctor soon rather than later. What is This Condition? The most important rule of thumb to follow is that if you think its an emergency, it is. When in doubt, call your health care provider immediately. If it turns out to be just indigestion, be grateful. Too often serious warning signs are missed because people dont take their symptoms seriously enough or act soon enough. The guidelines below should help. The diagnoses of acute abdominal pain are numerous and diverse. They include the following: indigestion/gas pain constipation menstrual or cramps gallbladder pain bladder or kidney infection pelvic inflammatory disease endometriosis ectopic (tubal) pregnancy appendicitis ovarian cysts ulcers other rare conditions presenting with abdominal pain: angina, heart attack, abdominal aneurysm, abdominal migraine, pericarditis, pancreatitis, hepatitis, certain tumors.
HSC: Kids' Health For many children with migraine, attacks can involve episodes of abdominal pain with vomiting. This form is called abdominal migraine. http://www.sickkids.on.ca/kidshealth/summer02vol3issue2/migraines.asp
Extractions: Migraine headaches are much more common in young people than most people think. Experts estimate that approximately 10 per cent of migraine sufferers are children under the age of 15. Children, even babies, can experience devastating effects, especially where a family history of migraine exists. Migraine is not just a bad headache. Migraine is a biological disorder of the central nervous system that is frequently inherited. Although migraine is not life threatening, the symptoms of a migraine attack can profoundly disrupt a sufferer's life, and can place enormous strain on families. While twice as many adult women as men suffer from migraine, boys are more likely than girls to experience attacks in childhood. The good news is that as many as one-third of all children outgrow their migraine. Enlist your child's help in searching for migraine triggers: Isolating and identifying your child's triggers things that may provoke an attack is an important first step in reducing the number of migraine attacks that are experienced.
Allergy Headaches abdominal migraine presents in a similar way, except the pain is in the abdomen rather than the head http//www.alphanutrition.com/children/children_headaches http://www.headland.com/Mall/Allergies/allergy_headaches.htm
Extractions: Locating the very best allergy relief and information web sites is sometimes very difficult. That is why we built this site. We've spent a considerable amount of time and effort to locate relevant information on the very best allergy information sites to pick the best places for you to go to regardless of the type of allergy that gives you problems. H-M ... Headache Food Allergy Patterns in Children ... Hives Asthma Headaches Food Allergy Milk Allergy ... associated with these headaches is often an effect ... Delayed Pattern Food Allergy In this section ... Children do suffer migraine headaches with severe pain, nausea, vomiting, visual disturbances, and light intolerance. Abdominal migraine presents in a similar way, except the pain is in the abdomen rather than the head
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Children & Migraine - NZMSSG Thanks Mum. I ended up with a very good paediatrician who believed in abdominal migraine. Wed never heard of it, it was so good to have name for what I had. http://www.migraine.co.nz/children.shtml
Extractions: Unfortunately, many children suffer from migraine - it's often helpful for them to understand that others are suffering too. Below are two stories written by young sufferers. We hope you'll find them helpful. RICKY'S STORY My name is Ricky. I am 13 years old, I have suffered from migraines since I was 6 and I have 1-2 attacks a week. They last from a couple of hours to 3-4 days. This interferes with school a lot and I find the school doesnt meet my needs, as they dont realise the pain and suffering I feel. Its not just them but it most people I encounter. Mums been my main supporter but she worries about the amount of drugs Im on as Ive tried everything available, but nothing seems to work. (I have tried withdrawing foods, a chiropractor and osteopaths). Sometimes I get really depressed because I am sick constantly and I wonder "WHY ME". Ricky Tippett, Invercargill From Mum: I long for the day when migraine is recognised as a serious medical problem by society. Take care KATE'S STORY Im 10 now but I do remember that hard time when I didnt know what was wrong. I always seemed to have a sore tummy even when I was really little. My sore tummy got worse when I started school. I was in sick-bay a lot. Sometimes by tummy felt like a brick and my head was sore. Often I couldnt stand the noise in the classroom and the words on pages were blurred. I did feel frightened when I had the weird feeling. This feeling went with my sore tummy and sore head. I just felt very strange and everything echoed and seemed louder sometime I saw black spots in front of my eyes. I often cried and sent to either sick-bay of the Library Corner. No-one really knew why I cried. My best friends comforted me. The teacher sometimes said "Ive got a tummy-ache too youll be right soon" but I never was!! She didnt understand.
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