Children Get Headaches Too ! By Paul Winner, DO, FAAN Headaches
can begin at any age, even as young as two to three years of
age. The number of new severe headaches peak during adolescence.
Headache symptoms in children do not exactly mirror those in
adults. As a result children often remain without a correct
headache diagnosis for many years until the episodes take on a
more adult pattern. Migraine headache in adults is associated
with disability that lasts for up to 3 days, with nausea,
vomiting, and/or sensitivity to light and sound. Since children
can experience severe headaches and are not always able to
describe what they are feeling, it’s important for parents to
provide information. With careful observation, and insightful
questioning, you can get an idea about your child’s headaches
and help to get the right diagnosis. Headache Differences in
Children Episodic headaches experienced by children may actually
be migraine with or without aura. There are some noticeable
differences in migraine when compar