Headaches treatment for children in Dubai

1.Tension-type headaches

Tension-type headaches can cause –

1. Mild to moderate, non-pulsating pain on both sides of the head.
2. A pressing or pinching sensation on the head and neck muscles.
3. Pain that worsens with physical activity.
4. Headache without nausea or vomiting, which are often caused by migraine.

Young children can have tension-type headaches due to head trauma, infection, genetic predisposition, or temporary stress from studies or peer pressure.
They may often withdraw from regular play and feel better with more sleep.

2.Migraines

Migraines are usually characterised by mild to severe pulsating sensations in only one side of the brain. Children with migraines often complaint the following symptoms:

1. Throbbing or pulsing sensation in one side of the head
2. Nausea
3. Vomiting
4. Abdominal pain
5. Pain intensifies with activity
6. Sensitivity to light and sound

Even infants can have migraines. Because a child is too young to express pain, they will cry, rock back and forth, or clench teeth to indicate the severity of pain.

3.Cluster headaches

Cluster headaches are unusual among children. Children with such headaches complain about the following symptoms:

1. 1. Five to seven episodes of headaches a day, prolonging for a week or month
   2. Sharp, stabbing pain, intensifying during nights
   3. Pain around one eye
   4. The child can also experience teariness, nausea, congestion, runny nose, or restlessness

4.Chronic daily headaches

Chronic daily headaches (CDH) are characterised by migraines or tension-type headaches occurring more than 15 days a month. It can be concluded that chronic headaches result from avoiding previous headaches. CDH can also occur due to an infection, head injury, or taking nonprescription pain medications often.