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Is it normal for a 6 year old to have a headache?

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Yes 6 Years old can : 6 years old can get headache due to many reasons, like allergies, viral infection, meningitis, post head injury, eye problems, migraine, brain tumour, sinus infection most of the times the headaches are benign and do not recurr after the underlying condition has been treated.

Dr Hutchman agreed

Answered 10/3/2016

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