Headaches in ChildrenHeadaches in ChildrenWhen to Call the DoctorCall 911 or other emergency services anytime you think your child may need emergency care. For example, call if your
child has: - A very painful, sudden headache that's different than any he
or she has had before.
- A fever with a
stiff neck.
- A headache with sudden weakness, numbness,
trouble moving parts of the body, vision problems, slurred speech,
confusion, or behavior changes.
Call the doctor or seek medical care right away if your
child has: - Headaches after a recent fall or blow to the head.
- New nausea or vomiting, or if your child can't keep food
or liquids down.
Watch closely for changes in your child's health. Call the
doctor if your child's headaches: - Last longer than 1 or 2 days.
- Wake
him or her from sleep.
- Get
worse or happen more often.
- Cause your
child to take pain medicines often.
- Do not go away as
expected.
- Occur along with a change in personality.
Medical Review: Anne C. Poinier, MD - Internal Medicine Colin Chalk, MD, CM, FRCPC - Neurology Last Updated: July 7, 2011 |
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