What causes migraine in children?

Migraine usually occurs in adults. When some children tell their parents that they have migraine, the parents are confused because they don’t know what causes migraine in children. If a child has a migraine, parents must take the child to the hospital for examination to make sure there is no problem with the child's brain. Let’s take a look at the common causes of migraine in children.

The most common cause of headaches in children is high fever. When the human body temperature rises, the metabolic products in the body increase, blood flow speeds up, and the blood vessels in the brain become congested, causing headaches. This type of headache usually subsides or disappears after the fever subsides, so parents don't need to be too nervous. If the child's headache is caused by a cold and fever, parents can put an ice pack on the child's forehead and take some antipyretic and analgesic drugs as prescribed by the doctor to try to reduce the fever. At the same time, keep the indoor air circulating and let the child have a good sleep and everything will be fine.

Some children with sinusitis have constant purulent nasal discharge. If the purulent nasal discharge cannot flow out, they may also experience headaches. This type of headache usually occurs on the same side as the affected sinus and is worse when you bend over or lower your head. Some parents, when blowing their children's noses, block both nostrils at the same time due to the incorrect method, forcing the children to blow their noses outwards. As a result, the snot is not blown out, but the purulent secretions flow into the Eustachian tube, causing otitis media, which can also cause headaches in children. The headache caused by otitis media also occurs on the same side as the affected ear. Moreover, children often complain of pain in the affected ear at the same time as the headache. They press the painful ear and cry loudly, and sometimes even pus can be seen in the ear. If a headache is caused by this reason, you should go to the hospital for treatment immediately to avoid affecting your hearing in the future.

Many children have extremely irregular schedules during holidays and are obsessed with various electronic products for a long time. If they use their eyes for a long time without enough rest and sleep, they will suffer from headaches over time. For this type of child, parents should work with him to establish some life systems, and try not to let the child overuse his eyes for a long time. After using the eyes for a period of time, the eyes should be allowed to get sufficient rest and adjustment. This can not only avoid refractive errors, but also significantly reduce the chance of headaches. When your child has a headache, you can also gently massage his temples on both sides. In addition, you must ensure that he gets enough sleep and try to avoid providing your child with caffeinated foods and drinks. If your child has a severe headache, you can give him some painkillers as prescribed by the doctor.