Headache is a common condition in adults and children that affects the head and neck area, but its causes are usually not serious for children, but it causes them discomfort and affects their level of activity and concentration
Types and symptoms of headaches in children:
Tension headache affects the area- around the head and is a constant pain. Migraines are usually accompanied by palpitations, nausea, and dizziness. _Causes of headache:
•Not getting enough sleep Stress and anxiety often occur among teenagers while they are taking school tests Colds, sinusitis and ear infections Home treatment If the matter is simple and does not require a visit to the doctor, we massage the child’s head and provide the necessary calmness to help him sleep well, and give some painkillers appropriate for his age, taking care not to use these medications excessively and.without consulting the doctor.
Exercise and follow a balanced diet to reduce headache attacks in the child When do we go to the doctor? When headache attacks recur more than once a week, and if the child wakes up from sleep because of a headache, or when there is blurred vision, then we visit the doctor to determine the cause of the headache and treat it with the necessary medications.
