Migraine in Children

A common, severe type of vascular headache often associated with increased sympathetic activity, resulting in nausea, vomiting, and light sensitivity

Symptoms of Migraine in Children

The following features are indicative of Migraine in Children:
  • constipation
  • food cravings
  • increased thirst and urination
  • neck stiffness
  • mood changes
  • yawning
  • vision loss
  • difficulty speaking
It is possible that Migraine in Children shows no physical symptoms and still is present in a patient.

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Common Causes of Migraine in Children

The following are the most common causes of Migraine in Children:
  • temporary deficiency of the brain chemical serotonin
  • drop in estrogen
  • cheese
  • salty food
  • alcohol
  • stress

Risk Factors for Migraine in Children

The following factors may increase the likelihood of Migraine in Children:
  • family history
  • missing sleep
  • getting too much sleep

Prevention of Migraine in Children

Yes, it may be possible to prevent Migraine in Children. Prevention may be possible by doing the following:
  • aerobic exercise
  • use transcutaneous supraorbital nerve stimulation (t-SNS) device
  • regular sleep patterns
  • regular meals

Occurrence of Migraine in Children

Number of Cases

The following are the number of Migraine in Children cases seen each year worldwide:
  • Very common > 10 Million cases

Common Age Group

Migraine in Children most commonly occurs in the following age group:
  • Aged between 5-50 years

Common Gender

Migraine in Children can occur in any gender.

Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Migraine in Children

The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Migraine in Children:
  • Blood test: To monitor blood vessel problems, infections in spinal cord or brain
  • Computerized tomography (CT) scan: To get detailed cross-sectional images of the brain
  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI): To diagnose tumors, strokes, bleeding in the brain

Doctor for Diagnosis of Migraine in Children

Patients should visit the following specialists if they have symptoms of Migraine in Children:
  • Neurologist

Complications of Migraine in Children if untreated

Yes, Migraine in Children causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Migraine in Children is left untreated:
  • chronic migraine
  • can be fatal

Self-care for Migraine in Children

The following self-care actions or lifestyle changes may help in the treatment or management of Migraine in Children:
  • do muscle relaxation exercises
  • right balance of sleep
  • Use ice pack: Apply ice pack to painful areas on scalp to get relief from pain

Alternative Medicine for Treatment of Migraine in Children

The following alternate medicine and therapies are known to help in the treatment or management of Migraine in Children:
  • Acupuncture: Helps in reducing headache
  • Massage therapy: Help to reduce the frequency of migraines
  • Psychotherapy: To treat mental and emotional disturbances

Patient Support for Treatment of Migraine in Children

The following actions may help Migraine in Children patients:
  • Family support: Helps in coping with the disease

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Last updated date

This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.
This page provides information for Migraine in Children.

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