Migraine headache in children

International Classification of Headache Disorders, 3rd edition (beta version): migraine without aura[1]Headache Classification Committee of the International Headache Society (IHS). The international classification of headache disorders, 3rd edition (beta version). Cephalalgia. 2013 Jul;33(9):629-808. https://www.ichd-3.org http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23771276?tool=bestpractice.com

A. At least five attacks fulfilling criteria B to D

B. Headache attacks lasting from 4 to 72 hours (in children and adolescents aged under 18 years, attacks may last 2 to 72 hours)

C. Headache with at least two of the following features:

• Unilateral/bilateral/frontotemporal location, but not usually occipital

• Pulsating quality

• Moderate or severe intensity

• Aggravation by/causing avoidance of routine physical activity

D. During the headache at least one of the following:

• Nausea and/or vomiting

• Photophobia and phonophobia

E. Not attributable to another disorder