Question 1

seven-year-old child gets frequent headaches had a normal eye exam and a normal neurological exam should i still worry about a tumor?

Accepted Answer

No: Headaches are very common in children.  Tumors are not.  Children can have simple stress headaches which are usually mild, usually in the afternoon and evening and they come and go, and they get better when distracted.  Migraines also happen in children and usually one of the parents gets bad ha's as well.  Stress ha's usually improve with tylenol (acetaminophen) or motrin, but migraines often need rx meds.

Question 2

what indicates that my child's headache is serious?

Accepted Answer

Headache serious?: A childs headache is serious and you should have it investigated if he has these symptoms
1headache is recurrent and not relieved with over the counter meds
2if the headache is interfering with his daily activities like school attendance and sport activitis
3if headache is more on the back of head
4if it is associated with nausea and vomiting, fever and/or a seizure
5 if the vision is affected.

Question 3

what are  nonmedical remedies for my child's headaches?

Accepted Answer

Not a Simple Answer: There is not really a good answer, because it depends upon the cause. For example, dehydration headaches improve with hydration/fluids. Caused by low blood suger-food.Eye strain need vision correction. Simple ha may respond to acetominophen or ibuprofen. A quiet, dark room may help. Cool compresses in some. Herbal cures need proof and safety confirmation.

Question 4

can my child get headaches from drinking pop?

Accepted Answer

It's possible!: Carbonated drinks can contain many additives, including caffeine, that can cause headaches in people sensitive to them.  Also, anything that is really cold can cause an 'ice cream headache, ' due to chilling and constricting the blood vessels that pass by the back of the palate.

Question 5

what can be the cause if my child 10years old child has a servere headache?

Accepted Answer

Several options: Lack of hydration is the most common cause for childhood headaches, but migraines are possible, jaw (TMJ) issues, cervical malalignment, eye strain, sinus issues, stress.......
The list goes on, but make an appointment for pediatric neurologist for complete exam.
Good luck

Question 6

what can i do for a child who gets headaches from spinning in dance class? is there something she can do to avoid this from happening?

Accepted Answer

Spinning: you might try giving her dramamine (dimenhydrinate) just like you would a child who gets car sick

Question 7

daily headache in child. stopped for a few weeks, changes in intensity, pain or pressure is less in the morning) no other symptoms. causes?

Accepted Answer

How old is your: child? Could be migraine.Do head CT, to rule out other problems.

Question 8

daily headache in child (12). stopped for a few weeks, changes in intensity, pain or pressure is less in the morning) no other symptoms. causes?

Accepted Answer

Migraines

Migraine: Common cause is migraines if  normal neurological exam.however in 12 ur old,important to have office visit to ask more questions and thorough neurological exam to r/o rare but serious causes of headaches

Question 9

7yr/o child has had headaches on top of head almost daily for 3-4 weeks  when should she see a dr? what else would be concernig with these symptoms?

Accepted Answer

New onset headache?: As soon as possible! 4 week history of persistent focal headache..It is essential that the cause  be pinpointed and addressed,  with provision of adequate pain management. Red flags will include increasing severity and frequency of HA,  worse after sleeping, associated nausea / emesis or CNS symptoms.

Question 10

child age 7 has had headache everyday for a week and a half.  at what point would this be concerning and get her checked? anything i should look out 4

Accepted Answer

Sooner the better: Headaches at this age shouldn't be overlooked, most commonly is sinusitis or probably eye problems, but still needs to be attended too, good luck

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What can be the cause if my child 10years old child has a servere headache?

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What can i do for a child who gets headaches from spinning in dance class? is there something she can do to avoid this from happening?

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Daily headache in child. stopped for a few weeks, changes in intensity, pain or pressure is less in the morning) no other symptoms. causes?

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Daily headache in child (12). stopped for a few weeks, changes in intensity, pain or pressure is less in the morning) no other symptoms. causes?

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7yr/o child has had headaches on top of head almost daily for 3-4 weeks when should she see a dr? what else would be concernig with these symptoms?

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Child age 7 has had headache everyday for a week and a half. at what point would this be concerning and get her checked? anything i should look out 4

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