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Migraine in children and young people

Migraine in children

Migraine is common in childhood and can look different from the adult form: attacks are often shorter, on both sides of the head, and come with marked tummy upset. It is a frequent cause of missed school.

Around 10% of school-aged children · rising through adolescence

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  • 01The intake is designed to capture the child-specific pattern, with a parent or carer involved
  • 02Your assessment flags features that need paediatric or specialist review
  • 03You receive a plain-language summary; your clinician receives a structured SOAP note where licensed
  • 04Education covers routine, triggers and how to support a child at school