the patient was a 15y boy who complained of attacks of migraine with typical aura exclusively after soccer practice. investigations excluded a secondary headache. he was given acetylsalicylic acid, which was partially effective, followed by sumatriptan nasal spray, which effectivelly reduced head pain and accompanying symptoms. Given the proven effectiveness of triptans in juvenile headache, their use should be considered with caution, and informed consent is needed.
Young boy with visual and headache symptoms after soccer.
GALLAI, Beatrice;MAZZOTTA, Giovanni;
2005
Abstract
the patient was a 15y boy who complained of attacks of migraine with typical aura exclusively after soccer practice. investigations excluded a secondary headache. he was given acetylsalicylic acid, which was partially effective, followed by sumatriptan nasal spray, which effectivelly reduced head pain and accompanying symptoms. Given the proven effectiveness of triptans in juvenile headache, their use should be considered with caution, and informed consent is needed.File in questo prodotto:
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