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Vestibular Migraine in Children

Vestibular Migraine in Children

Understanding Vestibular Migraine Vestibular migraine ranks as the second most common cause of vertigo in children, typically affecting girls between 6 and 12 years of age. Children with this condition experience attacks of vestibular symptoms, such as false...
Benign Paroxysmal Torticollis

Benign Paroxysmal Torticollis

What is Benign Paroxysmal Torticollis? Benign paroxysmal torticollis (BPT) is a rare migraine variant that begins during infancy and early childhood. Children with BPT experience repeated attacks of head tilting (torticollis) that switch sides between episodes. These...
Abdominal Migraine

Abdominal Migraine

What is Abdominal Migraine? Abdominal migraine is a childhood migraine variant, commonly affecting school-aged children between 4 and 7 years old (see our post on Early Life Expressions of Migraine). It manifests as recurrent episodes of moderate to severe abdominal...
Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome

Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome

What is Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome? Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS) is an episodic syndrome that may be associated with migraine (see our post on Early Life Expressions of Migraine). Patients experience repeated and intense bouts of nausea and vomiting, often following a...
Early Life Expressions of Migraine

Early Life Expressions of Migraine

Understanding the early signs of migraine in children can provide valuable insights into this neurological condition. This comprehensive overview explores several early life conditions linked to migraine, such as Cyclical Vomiting Syndrome, Abdominal Migraine, Benign...