There are many different ways to classify headaches. The average age of onset is between 5 to 8 years of age. There is often a family history of migraines. Some females may have migraines that correlate with their menstrual periods. This type of headache occurs most often between 9 and 12 years of age.
Stress is often a factor in tension headaches.
Cluster headaches usually occur in a series that may last weeks or months, and this series of headaches may return every year or two. The child may have varying degrees of symptoms associated with the severity of the headache depending on the type of headache. Some headaches may be more serious. Always consult your child's physician for a diagnosis. The full extent of the problem may not be completely understood immediately, but may be revealed with a comprehensive medical evaluation and diagnostic testing.