We have discussed those factors that can cause tension-type or migraine headaches. Other causes, however, are more common in children than they are in adults, and they require medical attention. Fever A headache may be the result of a fever, so the first step is taking your child's temperature. Viral Infections Headaches accompany many viral infections and may remain after the fever is gone.
Infections can occur in many areas of the body, including sinuses, urinary tract or lungs.
In addition to a headache, head injury may also cause confusion, nausea, vomiting, or changes in consciousness or response time. Brain Tumors Fewer than one percent of children with headaches develop brain tumors benign or malignant. If the cause of a headache is a tumor, the headache will probably progress in severity as the tumor grows. Symptoms will depend on the type and location of the tumor. Meningitis Meningitis is an inflammatory process that affects the meninges, or membranes, that cover the brain and the spinal fluid that surrounds the central nervous system.