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My ten-year-old son has begun to have horrible headaches. sometimes they last for days, and they have begun to interfere with school and sports.?

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Needs workup: It can be as simple as needing eyeglasses -- or as critical as a still-curable brain or pituitary tumor. This requires a full workup by a competent physician. Don't delay.

Answered 12/20/2012

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Dr. Prakash Bhoopalam answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

?migraine: See the doctor for a thorough evaluation to rule out other conditions and start treatments. Keep a log of his headaches and any triggers.

Answered 11/27/2017

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