|Slideshows|January 22, 2020

8 questions for a thorough history to diagnose migraines

Author(s)Thomas Koch, MD, FAAP, FAAN, Christopher B Oakley, MD

When evaluating and diagnosing migraines in pediatric patients, a thorough medical history is key to giving a diagnosis. These 8 questions are structured to pinpoint concerning headache patterns earlier in the diagnosing process.

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