摘要 : Managing headache involves being able to make a positive diagnosis of the headache type, reassuring the family that there is no serious underlying cause and enabling self-management. Resisting the urge to investigate is also impor... 展开 Managing headache involves being able to make a positive diagnosis of the headache type, reassuring the family that there is no serious underlying cause and enabling self-management. Resisting the urge to investigate is also important.Contrary to popular belief, headaches are very common in children and adolescents with an overall prevalence of around 60 %. Migraine and tension-type headache are the most common types seen in outpatients. Rarely are they an indicator of serious pathology, but anxiety among parents and general practitioners often leads to referral. 收起