My daughter gets migraines a lot. she is sensitive to light during this time and vomits.. should i worry about tumors?

Migraines are often…: Accompanied by photophobia (light sensitivity), nausea & vomiting, & other such symptoms; so brain tumor is unlikely. However, if she has not been thoroughly evaluated to seek the source of the migraines, a neurologist can do so, do tests/imaging if indicated, & allay your concerns.

We Moms always worry: Sensitivity to light and/or sound, nausea with or without vomiting, pounding on one side of the head are all symptoms that can go along with migraines. If a migraine pattern is the same from headache to headache, I am less concerned than if a pattern changes. Any new symptoms - or difficulty speaking, seeing, numbness or weakness - prompt more investigation. Do check with your doctor! lgromko md.

Neurologist: I'm guessing from your age that your daughter is probably around 13 y/o. In all likehood, the diagnosis of migraines is appropriate for your daughter. However, a ct scan of the brain would rule out the remote possibility of an intracranial abnormality, including a tumor, causing her symptoms. Consider a consultation with a neurologist for a full work up, and medication advise to help her symptoms.

Migraine epidemic: Young pre-puberty girls have a high rate of migraine. Severe symptoms with pounding head pain, light sensitivity, vertigo, nausea, with complete resolution with sleep is migraine. No tumor can do that. Ct or MRI will be normal or show unrelated incidental finding. Good management is needed!