Your doctor may want to do a physical exam and get your child's medical history to help discover what might be causing the headaches. Let the doctor know:
•how severe and frequent the headaches are
•when the headaches first started
•what the headaches feel like, and where they hurt
•whether the headaches have a pattern or change over time
•any other symptoms that your child experiences with the headache
•any injuries that have occurred recently
•anything that triggers the headaches
•your child's diet, habits, sleeping patterns, and what seems to help or worsen the headaches
•any stresses your child might be experiencing
•any past medical problems your child has had
•any medications your child is taking
•any allergies your child may have
•any family history of headaches
To help pin down the problem, doctors often ask parents — and older kids and teens — to keep a headache diary, listing all headaches, when they happen, how long they last, and a few notes about what might have brought them on.
The doctor may do a complete physical exam including looking in the eyes, testing nerves, and having your child do things like walk or touch his or her nose. A doctor also may order blood tests or imaging tests, such as a CAT scan or MRI of the brain, to look for medical problems that might be causing headaches.
•how severe and frequent the headaches are
•when the headaches first started
•what the headaches feel like, and where they hurt
•whether the headaches have a pattern or change over time
•any other symptoms that your child experiences with the headache
•any injuries that have occurred recently
•anything that triggers the headaches
•your child's diet, habits, sleeping patterns, and what seems to help or worsen the headaches
•any stresses your child might be experiencing
•any past medical problems your child has had
•any medications your child is taking
•any allergies your child may have
•any family history of headaches
To help pin down the problem, doctors often ask parents — and older kids and teens — to keep a headache diary, listing all headaches, when they happen, how long they last, and a few notes about what might have brought them on.
The doctor may do a complete physical exam including looking in the eyes, testing nerves, and having your child do things like walk or touch his or her nose. A doctor also may order blood tests or imaging tests, such as a CAT scan or MRI of the brain, to look for medical problems that might be causing headaches.
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