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Headaches are one of the most common health concerns in kids. Research shows up to 60% of children and teens globally experience them. Frequent headaches can affect school, sleep, activities, and time with family and friends. If your child has been dealing with frequent headaches or migraines, you don’t have to figure it out alone.
Our team at Norton Children’s Neuroscience Institute includes physicians with specialized training in pediatric headache medicine. We understand that headaches in children can look and feel different than headaches in adults, and that every child needs a plan built around their specific needs, not a one-size-fits-all approach.
Treatments may include medication, lifestyle guidance and other approaches based on your child’s condition and needs. For children with more complex or hard-to-treat headache symptoms, we also offer migraine treatment options, such as Botox and acupuncture, when medication alone isn’t providing enough relief.
Our goal is simple: help your child feel better so they can get back to being a kid — learning, playing, participating in activities and enjoying everyday life.
Headaches in children can vary in their symptoms, frequency and severity.
Our pediatric headache specialists care for children with a range of headache conditions, including:
Even though most headaches in children aren’t a sign of serious conditions, it’s important to understand the warning signs that mean your child needs to receive prompt medical care.
Call 911 or go to the emergency room if your child has a headache along with:
Call your child’s healthcare provider right away if your child has a headache that:
When in doubt about headaches in children, it’s always OK to call your child’s provider and ask.