Headaches: Diagnosis and Novel Treatments

Did you know that headaches are surprisingly common in children? In fact, most children have experienced an occasional headache. Many parents are surprised that so many children suffer from frequent headaches, but children often have difficulty describing what they feel, and how it affects them during the day. Up to 15-20% of children suffer from severe headaches or frequent headaches that disrupt a child's ability to learn, participate in sports or extracurricular activities. Although the cause of most types of headaches remains unknown, research is helping to identify underlying problems associated with migraine, tension and cluster headaches. However, focusing only on pain relief is usually not enough. We are honored to have Dr. Marc DiFazio, a pediatric neurologist, present a thoughtful and detailed discussion on treatment options including medicines, life style changes and non-medical therapies such as biofeedback or relaxation techniques.

TUESDAY, November 28th, 2006, 6:30 - 7:30 P.M.
Montgomery General Hospital
Boyer Community Learning Center
Speaker: Marc DiFazio, M.D.

Trained in pediatrics, neurology and child neurology, Dr. DiFazio specializes in the comprehensive care of children and adults with complex neurologic conditions, such as migraine, epilepsy, autism and movement disorders. He is a member of the medical staff at Montgomery General Hospital and is the director of the Pediatric Headache Center in Rockville, and has a special interest in the treatment of headache syndromes in children and adolescents. Dr. DiFazio trained in Pediatrics and Neurology at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, and served as the Chief of Child and Adolescent Neurology at Walter Reed for many years. His practice located in Rockville, Maryland brings specialized neurologic care to children and adults throughout the region.

Seating is limited, please make your reservations by visiting us online at montgomerygeneral.com call our Community Outreach Department at 301-774-8881.