Why does my child have a headache?

When a baby has a headache, it is usually caused by a neuralgia, which is actually often called a migraine. It is likely that the baby is too tired or has not rested well. If the baby does not get enough sleep, too much stress on the baby can also cause a migraine. To alleviate this situation, parents need to let the baby pay more attention to rest, get enough sleep, do not put too much pressure on themselves, and seek medical attention when necessary.

1. Causes of migraine in children

The incidence of migraine in children is 5%-10%, and the incidence in adolescent girls is relatively higher because it is related to changes in secretions during the menstrual cycle. In addition, children's migraines are mostly related to excessive academic pressure. If a child is under high pressure for a long time, or is too nervous or overworked, it will cause abnormal dilation and contraction of the child's blood vessels, resulting in visual impairment and other physical symptoms, which will then lead to dilation and increased blood vessel pulsation, making it easy to cause migraines. Also, if a child's emotions fluctuate too much, he is easily excited, or is stimulated by strong light and affected by climate change, then the child may suffer from migraines.

2. Symptoms of migraine in children

The most obvious symptom of migraine in children is headache. The attacks are usually frequent but not long lasting. They can usually be relieved within half an hour to an hour. Secondly, the pulsating characteristics of migraine in children are not very prominent, or even have no pulsation, and they will not experience unilateral headaches like adults. In addition, children will experience more gastrointestinal discomfort, often with symptoms such as nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.

3. What to do if your child has a migraine

If a child has a migraine, it is best for parents to take the child to a doctor for treatment. Migraines in children tend to occur in the early morning. Parents can first use their hands to press the child's eye sockets, temporal area, occipital area behind the ears and other places, which can help alleviate the child's symptoms. The child’s environment should not have too much light or too much noise, otherwise it will aggravate the child’s headache symptoms. Try to create a quiet and comfortable environment for the child. In addition, when necessary, use medication to control the condition, be sure to follow the doctor's instructions and never abuse migraine medication to avoid causing more serious harm to the child's body.

4. How to prevent migraine in children

Parents should pay more attention to and care for their children, and let their children have a regular life and schedule. Don't put too much pressure on your children in study and life, and try to reduce unnecessary burdens to prevent them from suffering from migraines due to overwork and long-term mental tension.