NSU Research Contributions
Title : Abdominal migraine with acute watery diarrhea and dehydration: Successful treatment with Valproic acid in a pediatric case
Authors : Mohammad Ashraful Amin, Ridwana Maher Manna, Sabrina Nahin, and Mohammad Delwer Hossain Hawlader
| Journal Article Title: Clinical Case Reports | Volume Number: 12 | Publication Year : 2024 | Issue Number: 3 |
| Index: indexed | Ranking: No Ranking | Publisher Name: John Wiley & Sons, Inc. | |
| Pages : 4 | |||
| Funding Source : None |
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Direct Sustainable Development Goals : SDG3 Good Health & Well-being |
Indirect Sustainable Development Goals : SDG4 Quality Education |
Sustainable Development Sub Goals : End the epidemics of AIDS, tuberculosis, malaria and neglected tropical diseases Achieve universal health coverage Support R&D and universal access to medicines/vaccines |
| Impact statement: Abdominal migraine (AM) is a unique pediatric neurological challenge characterized by acute central abdominal pain that often lacks a clear biological cause. This case report documents a 12-year-old male with a history of absence seizures who experienced AM symptoms triggered by acute watery diarrhea (AWD) and dehydration. While standard analgesics failed, the administration of valproic acid (VPA) resulted in the complete subsidence of symptoms. These findings provide a vital clinical mandate for healthcare providers to consider migraine-related etiologies in cases of unexplained stomach pain, particularly in children with seizure disorders, to ensure prompt diagnosis and effective therapeutic intervention. | Collaboration: None | Keywords: Abdominal migraine, acute watery diarrhea, dehydration, valproic acid, pediatric neurology, absence seizures |
