[Hemicrania and food allergy in children]

Minerva Pediatr. 1990 Jun;42(6):215-8.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

Ninety-two children affected by migraine were studied, of which 49 had positive skin tests to one or more foods. Forty of those who tested positive (87%) improved after following an elimination diet for 4-6 weeks and were positive for at least one challenge test for the same types of foods which resulted in positive skin tests. Thirty-one children were cured following the elimination diet and 9 improved. At two years, despite the reintroduction of the suspected food or foods 6 to 12 months after the start of the elimination diet, these results remained unchanged.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Female
  • Food Hypersensitivity / complications*
  • Food Hypersensitivity / diagnosis
  • Humans
  • Immunoglobulin E / analysis
  • Male
  • Migraine Disorders / etiology*
  • Skin Tests

Substances

  • Immunoglobulin E