headaches

Headaches / Migrane

Headache is defined as a pain arising from the head or upper neck of the body. The pain originates from the tissues and structures that surround the skull or the brain because the brain itself has no nerves that give rise to the sensation of pain (pain fibers).

What are the signs and symptoms of tension headaches?

Common signs and symptoms of migraine headaches include:

•   Pulsating, thrombing or pounding headache
•   Headache that versions with exertion or sleep deprivation.
•   Headache associated with nausea & vomiting.
•   Headache with sensitivity to light & sound.
•   Headache with vision issues.

What are other causes of Migraine ?

Apart from Migraine headache other causes include: tension headache, cluster type headache & chronic daily headache. It is important to pay attention to child headache symptoms because other serious conditions can also present with headache. These include: brain infections, bleeding inside brain or sinusitis.

When to see a doctor ?

Most headache aren't serious but it is important to seek prompt medical care if the headache is associated with:

•   Awakening from sleep
•   Worsening or becoming more frequent
•   persistent vomiting or vision changes
•   change in the child's behaviour
•   If it is associated with fever or follows an injury