Der Schmerz
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Review Comparative Study
[Treatment of idiopathic headache in childhood - recommendations of the German Migraine and Headache Society (DMKG)].
According to the principles of evidence-based medicine, the controlled studies on the treatment of idiopathic headache in childhood have been analysed and compiled to treatment recommendations. For the acute treatment of migraine attacks or tension-type headache, ibuprofen (10 mg per kg body weight) or acetaminophen (15 mg per kg body weight) are recommended with highest evidence, intranasal sumatriptan (10 to 20 mg) can be given as second choice. ⋯ No controlled studies are available for the treatment of further headache types. First line methods for the non-drug treatment of headache in childhood are relaxation therapies, biofeedback, and specific training schedules.