Post-traumatic Headache: An Uncommon but Treatable Entity

Abstract

Post-traumatic headache is a recognized sequel of all types of head injuries and reported in up to 6.8% of children with head–injuries. Two varieties, acute (resolving within 3 months) and persistent have been described. We report three cases and discuss pertinent issues for the clinicians.

Keywords

• head-injury
• trauma
• photophobia
• phonophobia