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More than 60 % of children experience a headache. The two most common types of chronic headaches in pediatrics are tension type and migraine. About 10 % of children will experience a migraine. Migraines are a disabling neurological disease that affects people of all ages. Migraines are hereditary, if one parent has migraine there is a 50-75% chance that their child will be affected. Migraines are more common in females. It is important to identify migraine triggers, intervene early at the start of migraine pain, and if needed, consider prophylactic treatments such as Nervio or medication.

Tourette Syndrome is a disorder of the nervous system that causes people to have motor and vocal tics. Tics are sudden and repetitive twitches, movements, or sounds. Tics are involuntary but are sometimes briefly suppressible.

Tourette Syndrome begins in childhood, usually when children are between 5-10 years old and peaks during adolescents commonly followed by resolution in adulthood. Boys are more likely to be affected than girls and it often co-occurs with other related conditions. The two most common conditions are ADHD (50% to 70%) and obsessive-compulsive disorder (30% to 50%). Other common conditions are autism spectrum disorder, learning disabilities and anxiety disorders.

Tourette Syndrome can impact children’s school performance, relationships and health. If you or your child’s doctor have concerns for Tourette Syndrome, seeking help early is essential. We offer a comprehensive neurological consultation for assessing and diagnosing Tourette Syndrome. Our expert pediatric neurologist, Dr. Fields, will look at your child’s individual symptoms and consider other related conditions to form a personalized treatment plan for your child.

Seizures are relatively common, with approximately 1 in 26 people experiencing at least one seizure in their lifetime. Epilepsy is diagnosed when a child has two or more unprovoked seizures occurring more than 24 hours apart. Children with neurodevelopmental differences are at a higher risk of developing epilepsy. Our expert pediatric neurologist, Dr. Fields, specializes in managing epilepsy in children with co-occurring neurodevelopmental conditions, providing personalized and comprehensive care.