HEADACHES IN CHILDREN

Although many people think that children should not suffer from headaches, the following statistics are proof to the contrary:

• Headaches can be a common problem in children
• Somewhere between 4% and 10% of children have migraine headaches.
• Many adults with headaches started having their headaches as children, with 20% reporting the onset before age 10.
• Most headaches in children are benign - meaning they are not symptoms of some serious disorder or disease.
• Migraine headaches often run in families, so information on other family member's headaches are important.
• Headache may interfere with participation in activities and school and can be a significant health problem.

         Below is an interview by Dr E. Shevel about headaches in children.