Headaches & Migraines
Understanding Your Child's Pain: Comprehensive Evaluation and Care for Pediatric Headaches and Migraines
Headaches are common in children and often not serious. Similar to adults, children can experience various types of headaches, including migraines and tension headaches. Some children may also have chronic daily headaches.
While many headaches in children are caused by factors like infections, stress, or minor injuries, it's important to be attentive to your child's symptoms. If headaches worsen or become frequent, consulting a doctor is recommended.
Migraines are more than just headaches and may affect children too. Unlike adults, children experience migraines on both sides of their head.
Symptoms of Headaches and Migraine
Migraines in children can be particularly challenging as they may not understand the underlying causes. By identifying and avoiding migraine triggers, you can help your child prevent these painful attacks.
How Pediatric Neurology Can Help?
Accurate Diagnosis
Thorough evaluations to determine the underlying cause of headaches and migraines, ruling out other potential conditions.
Trigger identification
To help identify potential triggers like certain foods, stress levels, exercise and sleep habits, etc.
Personalized Treatment Plans
Based on the diagnosis, personalised treatment plans can be developed that may include medication, lifestyle changes, and behavioral therapies.
By working with a pediatric neurologist, you can gain valuable insights into your child's headaches or migraines and develop a comprehensive treatment plan to improve their quality of life.