Pain that is severe or throbbing. Nausea or vomiting. Sensitivity to light or sound. Symptoms such as nausea, dizziness, or vomiting are present. Personality changes occur between headaches.
Headaches become increasingly worse over a period of weeks or months.
It is important for your health care provider to have a detailed history of the headaches. Some identifying factors such as food allergies can cause headaches and therefore be eliminated. Seeing your child's health care provider can also determine whether or not a more serious condition exists.