Not yet well described in medical literature.
Usually occurs in adolescents with or without a prior history of migraines.
Headaches occur essentially every day. (At least 15 days per month)
Pain is diffuse and usually poorly described.
May be on top of head or sides.
The pain is mild to moderate and only infrequently severe.
The pain is always present and fluctuates throughout the day.
Frequently the adolescent does not appear “ill” despite complaining of a constant headache.
Usually miss several days of school or come home from school early because of headaches.
Treatment may be quite difficult.
Psychosocial stress undoubtedly plays a role in the vast majority of these patients.
There are usually no associated symptoms such as photophobia, phonophobia, nausea or vomiting.
The cause of these headaches remains yet to be determined.
The patient may also suffer from either common or classic migraine, as well as tension headaches.
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