Category: Cluster pain

The technique of intervertebral epidural anesthesia in children is the same as in adults. A loss of resistance is used to identify the epidural space (rather than a “hanging drop”). In children weighing more than 10

Sacral intervertebral epidural blockade, with the introduction of the needle between the sacral vertebrae, is possible only in children who have not yet grown these vertebrae. It represents the al ternative of caudal anesthesia, when sacral horns

In some cases, headaches lead to significant violations of the capacity of children and adolescents, usually manifested by frequent absenteeism. Treatment begins with the recommendations on the observance of daily routine, which involves compulsory attendance

An important prophylactic effect have propranolol and flunarizin. Antidepressants and antiepileptic drugs are also effective in treating headaches in children. In placebo-controlled studies, selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) have not been evaluated as a means

Headache treatment used in adults is also effective in pediatric practice, but there is a certain difference in the selection of doses of drugs. The European Federation of Neuroscience (EVN) has developed recommendations for the

An acupuncture treatment may be useful for acute pain, such as dental pain. Acupuncture is widely used in the treatment of diseases accompanied by chronic pain, although their effectiveness, according to research results, is not

Pyrethrium (chamomile maiden, Tanacetum parthenium L.) is extracted from flowers resembling daisies. Its main active ingredient is parthenolide. Pyrethrium reduces inflammation and is often used in the treatment of fever, arthritis, menstrual pain and migraine.

The daily needs of an adult organism in magnesium are 300-400 mg. This level can be achieved with daily consumption of 2-3 ounces (1 ounce = 28.349 g) of roasted pumpkin seeds or 3-4 cups

Every fifth patient suffering from chronic headaches, changing sleep patterns is a frequent trigger for headaches. It is believed that not only an excess, but also a lack of sleep worsens the course of chronic

After switching to alternative methods of treatment, namely exercise, 47% of subjects who did not respond to relaxation procedures, experienced a significant reduction in headaches. Thus, exercise can be used as an effective additional method