Beyond the Headache: Sleep-Related Symptom Burden in Children and Adolescents with Migraine and Episodic Tension-Type Headache.

Sleep problems are common in children with headaches. This study looked at sleep issues in kids with migraine and episodic tension-type headache (TTH). Researchers compared sleep patterns among 197 participants aged 6-18 years. This group included 76 children with migraine, 27 with TTH, and 94 healthy controls. The study was conducted in Mersin, Türkiye, from March 2022 to December 2023. Parents filled out a sleep questionnaire to assess their children's sleep quality. The results showed that children with migraine had more sleep disturbances than those with TTH. Additionally, sleep issues varied by age and sex. Understanding these differences can help doctors provide better care for young patients suffering from headaches. It highlights the importance of addressing sleep problems in children with migraine and TTH to improve their overall health and well-being. Clinical relevance: This study emphasizes the need for healthcare providers to assess sleep issues in children with migraine and TTH, potentially improving treatment outcomes.