Chronic headaches are fairly common in children, and studies indicate the occurrence of severity of headaches seem to increase with age. One of the most frequent headaches experienced by children is a migraine. Most people don't think of children getting migraine headaches, which children are more likely to experience as a steady pain on both sides of the head.
Migraines are often hereditary.
They can be triggered by sound, heat, intense light and, in rare cases, certain types of food. Symptoms include pain that makes the child stop playing, nausea or vomiting, blurry vision, irritation by bright lights or loud sounds and a pale, clammy appearance. Most headaches in children are not serious, however, there are some red flags. A child should be evaluated by a pediatrician or pediatric neurologist if the child's headaches wake the child in the middle of the night, if the child wakes in the morning with a headache accompanied by nausea or vomiting or if there are changes in the child's vision, coordination or motor skills. Dietary and herbal supplements are very popular right now.