Internalizing disorders rather than ADHD are risk factors for chronicity in pediatric migraine patients

Internalizing disorders seem to be a risk factor for migraine chronification in pediatric migraine. ADHD is a prototypic externalizing disorder more associated with EM. This outcome provides an opportunity to follow our patients in terms of prognosis and offers us the chance for a better evaluation. Identifying factors that contribute to the chronicity of migraine may lead to better management and reduced disability for migraine sufferers.