Headache are common in children, yet generally are not harmful and don't disturb their lives. However, in specific children, headaches become extreme or recurrent. On rare occasion, they may be the indication of a underlying disease. Dr Konika is the children headache specialist in Yeshwanthpur who gives accurate diagnosis and manage headache. Dr Konika and her team believes in giving comprehensive, compassionate care for children of all ages.
What are the two categories of headaches?
Children can have 2 categories of headaches:
- Primary headache is diagnosed when the headache is the primary issue, and when the headache is controlled, the issue has been solved. Most primary headaches in kids are migraines or tension-type headaches.
- A secondary headache can be diagnosed when the headache is because of an underlying condition. Both the headache and other condition must be addressed and treated. Some of the conditions are dangerous but these are very
uncommon. Other common issues that results in secondary headaches include depression, viral illnesses, sleep deprivation and caffeine withdrawal
What causes headaches in children?
There are numerous possible reasons for headaches in kids. They include, however aren't restricted to:
- Sinus infection
- Ear infections
- Sore throat
- Stress & Anxiety
- Depression
- Tension
- Exercising too much
- Meningitis
- Encephalitis
- Tumor
- Haemorrhage
- Simple sicknesses like flu, infection or fever