If a child complains of headaches.
Headaches in children are common and usually aren't serious.
Like adults, children can develop different types of headaches, including migraines or stress-related (tension) headaches. Children can also have chronic daily headaches.
In some cases, headaches in children are caused by an infection, high levels of stress or anxiety, or minor head trauma.
It's important to pay attention to your child's headache symptoms and consult a doctor if the headache worsens or occurs frequently.
Headaches in children usually can be treated with over-the-counter (OTC) pain medications and healthy habits such as a regular schedule for sleeping and eating.
Most headaches aren't serious, but seek prompt medical care if your child's headaches:
- Wake your child from sleep
- Worsen or become more frequent
- Change your child's personality
- Follow an injury, such as a blow to the head
- Feature persistent vomiting or visual changes
- Are accompanied by fever and neck pain or stiffness
A number of factors can cause your child to develop headaches. Factors include:
- Illness and infection.
- Head trauma.
- Stress and anxiety.
- Genetic predisposition.
- Certain foods and beverages.
- Problems in the brain.
Source:
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/headaches-in-
children/symptoms-causes/syc-20352099
