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Headache in childrenHHeadache in childrenHeadache in childrenEnglishNeurologyChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)HeadBrainConditions and diseasesCaregivers Adult (19+)Headache2019-07-22T04:00:00Z8.0000000000000057.6000000000000847.000000000000Health (A-Z) - ConditionsHealth A-Z<p>Your child may have a headache for a number of different reasons. Find out what these are and what you can do to help alleviate the pain.</p><h2>What is a headache?</h2> <p>A headache is a pain, ache or throbbing sensation in any area of the head. Headaches are common in school-aged children and teenagers.</p> <h2>Key points</h2><ul><li>Headaches in children are uncomfortable and may cause you to worry. They are rarely associated with a more serious medical condition.</li><li>Care for simple headaches by making your child feel comfortable. Give over-the-counter medications like acetaminophen or ibuprofen.</li><li>A doctor can help identify the cause of a recurrent or persistent headache and assess if there is a more serious medical condition.</li></ul><h2>Signs and symptoms of headache</h2><p>A headache can feel like a sharp pain, throbbing sensation, or a dull ache. The pain may occur on one or both sides of the head.</p><p>Observe your child and ask about any associated symptoms, such as:</p><ul><li>changes in concentration, memory, or speech</li><li>weakness of an arm or leg</li><li>any vision or hearing changes</li><li> <a href="/Article?contentid=30&language=English">fever</a></li><li>congestion, runny nose or muscle aches</li><li>nausea or <a href="/Article?contentid=746&language=English">vomiting</a> (throwing up)</li><li>trauma or accidents</li><li>pain at the back of the head</li></ul><p>Make note of possible triggers relating to the headaches, such as:</p><ul><li>lack of sleep</li><li>skipping meals</li><li> <a href="/Article?contentid=776&language=English">dehydration</a></li><li>stress</li><li>using video games or watching TV for a prolonged period of time</li><li>menstruation in girls</li></ul><h2>Causes of headache</h2> <p>Headaches can be primary or secondary. Primary headaches do not have a serious underlying medical cause. This category includes tension-type headaches and migraines.</p> <h3>Tension-type headaches</h3> <p>A tension-type headache feels like there is a tight band around the head. They are usually mild to moderate in intensity and last anywhere from 30 minutes to several days. They are not associated with nausea or vomiting. Treatment involves emotional support and pain medication.</p> <h3>Migraines</h3> <p>Children can suffer from migraine headaches. Children who develop migraines are likely to have one or more relatives with migraines. Migraine headaches are usually recurrent. This means they come back repeatedly. They can last from two to 72 hours and are often described as feeling pulsatile.</p> <p>Migraine headaches are associated with other symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and sensitivity to noise and light. They are severe in intensity and often interfere with regular activities. Symptoms get worse with activity and improve with rest.</p> <p>There are medications that can be used to prevent migraine headaches from recurring and medications to treat a migraine once it starts. Speak to your doctor for more details of these medications.</p> <h3>Secondary causes of headache</h3> <p>A secondary headache is caused by another medical condition that your child already has. There are many possible causes which include:</p> <ul> <li>minor illness (such as a cold) or major infection (such as meningitis)</li> <li><a href="/Article?contentid=804&language=English">allergies</a></li> <li>effects of medications</li> <li><a href="/Article?contentid=766&language=English">head injury or trauma</a></li> <li>sinus infection</li> <li>elevated blood pressure</li> <li>dental or TMJ (temporomandibular joint) problems</li> <li>exposure to drugs or toxins</li> <li>brain tumour</li> <li>bleeding in the brain</li> </ul><h2>When to see a doctor</h2> <p>Make an appointment with your child’s regular doctor if:</p> <ul> <li>headaches last longer than two days</li> <li>headaches do not improve, or get worse, despite using acetaminophen or ibuprofen or other headache medicines<br></li> <li>headaches affect your child’s usual habits or routines such as play, school, eating, drinking or sleeping</li> <li>recurrent headaches happen more often or are worse than usual</li> <li>recurrent headaches are not improving with recommended treatments and medications</li> <li>the headaches are waking your child at night or are associated with vomiting</li> </ul> <p>Go to your nearest Emergency Department or call 911 if your child has a headache with the following symptoms:</p> <ul> <li>sudden severe pain in the head</li> <li>a headache that gets worse or continues to come back following a head injury</li> <li>dizziness, fainting or loss of consciousness</li> <li>fever</li> <li>stiff neck</li> <li>nausea or vomiting (throwing up)</li> <li>slurred or altered speech</li> <li>weakness of a part of the body</li> <li>difficulty sleeping</li> <li>changes in vision</li> </ul><h2>​Virtual care services for children<br></h2><p>Boomerang Health was opened by SickKids to provide communities in Ontario with greater access to community-based services for children and adolescents. For more information on virtual care services in Ontario to support massage therapy, visit <a href="http://www.boomeranghealth.com/services/neurology/">Boomerang Health</a> powered by SickKids.<br></p>
الصداعاالصداعHeadacheArabicNeurologyChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)HeadBrainConditions and diseasesCaregivers Adult (19+)Headache2010-03-05T05:00:00Z7.0000000000000065.00000000000001097.00000000000Flat ContentHealth A-Z<p>قد يكون لدى طفلك صداعاً نتيجة عدد من الاسباب المختلفة. أعرف ما هي هذه الاسباب، وما يمكنك القيام به للمساعدة في تخفيف الالم.</p>
头痛头痛HeadacheChineseSimplifiedNeurologyChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)HeadBrainConditions and diseasesCaregivers Adult (19+)Headache2019-07-22T04:00:00ZFlat ContentHealth A-Z<p>孩子可能会因为各种不同的原因而出现头痛。家长要弄清楚这些原因,并学会如何帮孩子缓解疼痛。</p><h2>什么是头痛?</h2><p>头痛是指头部的任何部位出现的疼痛或阵痛感。头痛在学龄儿童和青少年中比较常见。</p><h2>要点</h2><ul><li>儿童头痛不舒服,可能会让家长担心。头痛一般与严重的疾病没有关联。</li><li>让孩子感到舒适,可缓解简单的头痛。服用非处方药物,例如醋氨酚或布洛芬。</li><li>医生可以诊断复发性或持续性头痛的原因,并评估是否有更严重的身体问题。</li></ul>
頭痛頭痛HeadacheChineseTraditionalNeurologyChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)HeadBrainConditions and diseasesCaregivers Adult (19+)Headache2019-07-22T04:00:00Z001427.00000000000Flat ContentHealth A-Z<p>孩子可能因多種不同原因而頭痛。了解頭痛的不同原因,以及您可以做什麼以協助舒緩頭痛。</p><h2>什麼是頭痛?</h2><p>頭痛是頭部任何區域的疼痛、酸痛或抽痛。頭痛在學齡兒童和青少年中很常見。</p><h2>母乳餵哺</h2><ul><li>兒童頭痛會很不舒服,而且可能會讓您擔憂。頭痛甚少與較嚴重的醫療狀況有關。</li><li>透過舒緩孩子的不適來應對簡單的頭痛。服用對乙酰氨基酚 (acetaminophen) 或布洛芬 (ibuprofen) 等非處方藥。</li><li>醫生可以協助確定反覆或持續頭痛的成因,並評估是否患上較嚴重的病症。</li></ul>
Mal de têteMMal de têteHeadacheFrenchNeurologyChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)HeadBrainConditions and diseasesCaregivers Adult (19+)Headache2019-07-22T04:00:00ZHealth (A-Z) - ConditionsHealth A-Z<p>Bien des raisons peuvent être à l’origine des maux de tête de votre enfant. Renseignez-vous à leur sujet et sur les façons de contribuer au soulagement de la douleur. </p><h2>Qu’est-ce qu’un mal de tête?</h2> <p>Un mal de tête est une douleur ou une sensation pulsatile qui se manifeste dans l’une des régions de la tête. Les maux de tête sont courants chez les enfants et les adolescents.<br></p> <h2>À retenir</h2> <ul> <li>Les maux de tête chez les enfants sont une source d’inconfort et peuvent préoccuper les parents. Ils sont rarement associés à des problèmes médicaux graves ou dangereux.</li> <li>Traiter les maux de tête légers en offrant du confort à votre enfant. Donnez-lui des médicaments en vente libre comme de l’acétaminophène ou de l’ibuprofène.<br></li> <li>Un médecin peut aider à déterminer la cause des maux de tête récurrents ou persistants et évaluer si les maux de tête sont causés par un problème médical plus grave. <br></li> </ul><h2>Signes et symptômes du mal de tête</h2><p>Votre enfant peut se plaindre d’une douleur aiguë, d’une sensation pulsatile ou d’une douleur continue. La douleur peut se manifester dans l'un ou l'autre des côtés de la tête, ou les deux.</p><p>Observez et demandez à votre enfant de vous décrire tout symptôme associé à son mal de tête, par exemple :</p><ul><li>des modifications de la concentration, de la mémoire ou de l'élocution;</li><li>une faiblesse dans un bras ou une jambe; </li><li>des troubles de la vue ou de l’ouïe; </li><li>de la <a href="/Article?contentid=30&language=French">fièvre</a>; </li><li>une congestion, un écoulement nasal ou des douleurs musculaires; </li><li>des nausées ou des <a href="/Article?contentid=746&language=French">vomissements</a>;</li><li>un traumatisme ou un accident;</li><li>de la douleur à l'arrière de la tête.</li></ul><p>Notez tous les facteurs qui semblent déclencher les maux de tête, par exemple :</p><ul><li>un manque de sommeil;</li><li>avoir manqué un repas;</li><li>la <a href="/Article?contentid=776&language=French">déshydratation</a>;</li><li>le stress;<br></li><li>jouer à des jeux vidéo ou regarder la télévision pendant de longues périodes;<br></li><li>les menstruations chez les filles.</li></ul><h2>Causes des maux de tête</h2> <p>Les maux de tête peuvent être primaires ou secondaires. Les maux de tête primaires ne sont pas causés par un sérieux problème médical sous-jacent. Cette catégorie comprend les céphalées de tension et les migraines. </p> <h3>Céphalées de tension</h3> <p>On peut décrire la céphalée de tension comme la sensation d’avoir un bandeau serré autour de la tête. L’intensité de ces céphalées varie de légère à modérée et elles peuvent durer entre 30 minutes et plusieurs jours. Les nausées et les vomissements ne sont pas associés à ces maux de tête. Le traitement comprend l’appui moral et les analgésiques.</p> <h3>Migraines</h3> <p>Les enfants peuvent souffrir de migraines. Souvent, un ou plusieurs membres de la famille des enfants qui développent des migraines souffrent de migraines. Ces maux de tête sont habituellement récurrents, ce qui veut dire qu’ils reviennent encore et encore. Leur durée varie entre deux et 72 heures, et la douleur est souvent décrite comme une sensation pulsatile.</p> <p>Les migraines sont souvent accompagnées d’autres symptômes, dont les nausées, les vomissements, les douleurs abdominales et une sensibilité aux bruits et à la lumière. Leur intensité est sévère et elles entravent souvent les activités quotidiennes. Les symptômes s’aggravent avec l’activité et s’améliorent avec le repos.</p> <p>Il y a des médicaments qui peuvent prévenir les migraines et d’autres qui les traitent une fois déclenchées. Demandez à votre médecin des précisions au sujet de ces médicaments.<br></p> <h3>Maux de tête secondaires</h3> <p>Les maux de tête secondaires peuvent être provoqués par un autre problème médical dont souffre déjà votre enfant. Les causes possibles sont nombreuses, dont les suivantes :</p> <ul> <li>les infections bénignes (un rhume) ou importantes (la méningite); </li> <li>les <a href="/Article?contentid=804&language=French">allergies</a>; </li> <li>les effets des médicaments;</li> <li>une blessure ou un <a href="/Article?contentid=766&language=French">traumatisme crânien</a>; </li> <li>une infection des sinus;</li> <li>une tension artérielle élevée;</li> <li>des problèmes d’origine dentaire ou de l'ATM (articulation temporo-mandibulaire); </li> <li>l’exposition à des drogues ou à des toxines; </li> <li>les tumeurs cérébrales; </li> <li>une hémorragie cérébrale.</li> </ul><h2>Quand demander de l’aide médicale</h2><p>Communiquez avec le médecin habituel de votre enfant si :</p><ul><li>les maux de tête isolés durent plus de 2 jours;</li><li>les maux de tête ne s’améliorent pas ou empirent, malgré l’utilisation d’acétaminophène, d’ibuprofène ou d’autres médicaments contre les maux de tête;</li><li>les maux de tête nuisent aux habitudes et aux routines de votre enfant comme jouer, aller à l'école, manger, boire ou dormir;</li><li>les maux de tête récurrents sont plus fréquents ou plus intenses que d’habitude;</li><li>les maux de tête récurrents ne s’améliorent pas à l’aide des traitements recommandés ou prescrits;</li><li>les maux de tête réveillent votre enfant la nuit et sont accompagnés de vomissements.</li></ul><p>Rendez-vous au service d’urgence le plus près ou composez le 9-1-1 si votre enfant présente les symptômes suivants :</p><ul><li>il éprouve une douleur aiguë dans la tête;</li><li>il souffre d’un mal de tête qui persiste ou qui empire à la suite d’un traumatisme crânien;</li><li>il est étourdi ou s’évanouit;</li><li>il a de la fièvre;</li><li>son cou est raide;</li><li>il éprouve des nausées ou vomit;</li><li>il a de la difficulté à parler ou est incompréhensible;</li><li>il éprouve de la faiblesse dans une partie de son corps;</li><li>il a de la difficulté à dormir;</li><li>il a des troubles de la vue.</li></ul>
A dor de cabeçaAA dor de cabeçaHeadachePortugueseNAChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)NANANAAdult (19+)NA2010-03-05T05:00:00Z65.00000000000007.000000000000001097.00000000000Flat ContentHealth A-Z<p>A criança poderá ter uma dor de cabeça por diversos motivos. Saiba quais são e o que poderá fazer para aliviar a dor.</p>
ਸਿਰ ਦਰਦਸਿਰ ਦਰਦHeadachePunjabiNAChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)NANANAAdult (19+)NA2010-11-01T04:00:00Z65.00000000000007.000000000000001097.00000000000Flat ContentHealth A-Z<p>ਤੁਹਾਡੇ ਬੱਚੇ ਨੂੰ ਕਈ ਵੱਖ-ਵੱਖ ਕਾਰਨਾਂ ਕਰਕੇ ਸਿਰ ਦਰਦ ਹੋ ਸਕਦਾ ਹੈ। ਉਨ੍ਹਾਂ ਕਾਰਨਾਂ ਦਾ ਪਤਾ ਕਰੋ ਕਿ ਉਹ ਕੀ ਹਨ, ਅਤੇ ਦਰਦ ਨੂੰ ਘਟਾਉਣ ਵਿੱਚ ਮਦਦ ਕਰਨ ਲਈ ਤੁਸੀਂ ਕੀ ਕਰ ਸਕਦੇ ਹੋ।</p>
CefaleaCCefaleaHeadacheSpanishNAChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)NANANAAdult (19+)NA2010-03-05T05:00:00Z001269.00000000000Flat ContentHealth A-Z<p>La cefalea es un dolor de cabeza, suele ser en una zona específica dependiendo de los tipos de cefalea. Conozca las posibles causas de la cefalea en niños.</p>
தலைவலிதலைவலிHeadacheTamilNAChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)NANANAAdult (19+)NA2010-03-05T05:00:00Z001269.00000000000Flat ContentHealth A-Z<p>பல்வேறு வகையான காரணங்களால் உங்களது பிள்ளைக்கு தலைவலி ஏற்படலாம். பிள்ளைகளின் தலைவலிகளுக்கான காரணங்கள் மற்றும் பிள்ளை தலைவலிக்கான சிகிச்சை ஆகியவற்றைப் பற்றி படித்தறியுங்கள்.</p>
سر دردسسر دردHeadacheUrduNAChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)NANANAAdult (19+)NA2010-03-05T05:00:00Z001269.00000000000Flat ContentHealth A-Zآپ کے بچے کو متعدد مختلف وجوہات کے سبب سر میں درد ہوسکتا ہے۔ بچوں میں سردرد کی وجوہات اور بچوں کے سردرد کے علاج کے بارے میں پڑھیں۔

 

 

 

 

Headache in children29.0000000000000Headache in childrenHeadache in childrenHEnglishNeurologyChild (0-12 years);Teen (13-18 years)HeadBrainConditions and diseasesCaregivers Adult (19+)Headache2019-07-22T04:00:00Z8.0000000000000057.6000000000000847.000000000000Health (A-Z) - ConditionsHealth A-Z<p>Your child may have a headache for a number of different reasons. Find out what these are and what you can do to help alleviate the pain.</p><h2>What is a headache?</h2> <p>A headache is a pain, ache or throbbing sensation in any area of the head. Headaches are common in school-aged children and teenagers.</p> <h2>Key points</h2><ul><li>Headaches in children are uncomfortable and may cause you to worry. They are rarely associated with a more serious medical condition.</li><li>Care for simple headaches by making your child feel comfortable. Give over-the-counter medications like acetaminophen or ibuprofen.</li><li>A doctor can help identify the cause of a recurrent or persistent headache and assess if there is a more serious medical condition.</li></ul><h2>Signs and symptoms of headache</h2><p>A headache can feel like a sharp pain, throbbing sensation, or a dull ache. The pain may occur on one or both sides of the head.</p><p>Observe your child and ask about any associated symptoms, such as:</p><ul><li>changes in concentration, memory, or speech</li><li>weakness of an arm or leg</li><li>any vision or hearing changes</li><li> <a href="/Article?contentid=30&language=English">fever</a></li><li>congestion, runny nose or muscle aches</li><li>nausea or <a href="/Article?contentid=746&language=English">vomiting</a> (throwing up)</li><li>trauma or accidents</li><li>pain at the back of the head</li></ul><p>Make note of possible triggers relating to the headaches, such as:</p><ul><li>lack of sleep</li><li>skipping meals</li><li> <a href="/Article?contentid=776&language=English">dehydration</a></li><li>stress</li><li>using video games or watching TV for a prolonged period of time</li><li>menstruation in girls</li></ul><h2>Causes of headache</h2> <p>Headaches can be primary or secondary. Primary headaches do not have a serious underlying medical cause. This category includes tension-type headaches and migraines.</p> <h3>Tension-type headaches</h3> <p>A tension-type headache feels like there is a tight band around the head. They are usually mild to moderate in intensity and last anywhere from 30 minutes to several days. They are not associated with nausea or vomiting. Treatment involves emotional support and pain medication.</p> <h3>Migraines</h3> <p>Children can suffer from migraine headaches. Children who develop migraines are likely to have one or more relatives with migraines. Migraine headaches are usually recurrent. This means they come back repeatedly. They can last from two to 72 hours and are often described as feeling pulsatile.</p> <p>Migraine headaches are associated with other symptoms such as nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, and sensitivity to noise and light. They are severe in intensity and often interfere with regular activities. Symptoms get worse with activity and improve with rest.</p> <p>There are medications that can be used to prevent migraine headaches from recurring and medications to treat a migraine once it starts. Speak to your doctor for more details of these medications.</p> <h3>Secondary causes of headache</h3> <p>A secondary headache is caused by another medical condition that your child already has. There are many possible causes which include:</p> <ul> <li>minor illness (such as a cold) or major infection (such as meningitis)</li> <li><a href="/Article?contentid=804&language=English">allergies</a></li> <li>effects of medications</li> <li><a href="/Article?contentid=766&language=English">head injury or trauma</a></li> <li>sinus infection</li> <li>elevated blood pressure</li> <li>dental or TMJ (temporomandibular joint) problems</li> <li>exposure to drugs or toxins</li> <li>brain tumour</li> <li>bleeding in the brain</li> </ul><h2>Taking care of your child with a headache at home</h2><p>Your child may have a headache because they feel hungry. Offer your child some food to eat. A nap or resting in a calm and peaceful setting may also help your child feel better.</p><p>If the headache is very strong, you can offer your child pain medications such as <a href="/Article?contentid=62&language=English">acetaminophen</a> or <a href="/Article?contentid=153&language=English">ibuprofen</a>. If your child has been diagnosed with migraine or recurrent headaches, give pain relief as soon as your child feels the headache coming on. This will help stop the headache early.</p><h2>Before going to the doctor <br></h2><p>If your child complains of repeated or recurring headaches, take them to the doctor. Before the appointment, take notes on the details of the headache, such as:</p><ul><li>the type of pain</li><li>the location of the pain (where it is)</li><li>how long the pain lasts (minutes or hours)</li><li>the time of day when your child feels the pain (morning, afternoon or evening)</li><li>triggers (Is there a bright light? Is it during a certain class at school?)</li><li>any treatment that helps lessen the pain</li></ul><p>If your child has recurrent headaches, record the timing of the headaches in a "headache diary." This helps the doctor find a pattern. </p><h2>When to see a doctor</h2> <p>Make an appointment with your child’s regular doctor if:</p> <ul> <li>headaches last longer than two days</li> <li>headaches do not improve, or get worse, despite using acetaminophen or ibuprofen or other headache medicines<br></li> <li>headaches affect your child’s usual habits or routines such as play, school, eating, drinking or sleeping</li> <li>recurrent headaches happen more often or are worse than usual</li> <li>recurrent headaches are not improving with recommended treatments and medications</li> <li>the headaches are waking your child at night or are associated with vomiting</li> </ul> <p>Go to your nearest Emergency Department or call 911 if your child has a headache with the following symptoms:</p> <ul> <li>sudden severe pain in the head</li> <li>a headache that gets worse or continues to come back following a head injury</li> <li>dizziness, fainting or loss of consciousness</li> <li>fever</li> <li>stiff neck</li> <li>nausea or vomiting (throwing up)</li> <li>slurred or altered speech</li> <li>weakness of a part of the body</li> <li>difficulty sleeping</li> <li>changes in vision</li> </ul><h2>​Virtual care services for children<br></h2><p>Boomerang Health was opened by SickKids to provide communities in Ontario with greater access to community-based services for children and adolescents. For more information on virtual care services in Ontario to support massage therapy, visit <a href="http://www.boomeranghealth.com/services/neurology/">Boomerang Health</a> powered by SickKids.<br></p><img alt="" src="https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/AKHAssets/headache.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" />https://assets.aboutkidshealth.ca/AKHAssets/headache.jpgheadacheHeadache in childrenFalseHeadache Your child may have a headache for a number of different reasons. Find out what these are and what you can do to help alleviate the pain.

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