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y ou notice your little one squinting his eyes and grimacing at the lights in the room?
symptoms
that you are quick to recognize, because they are the same ones you have when you have a
headache
. but, is it possible for your toddler to get a
headache
? should you be concerned? what if the
headache
s
continue to occur? dr. sandy reed of our lady of the lake pediatric medical center shares, ?
headache
s
in children are common and are usually not serious. like adults, toddlers experience different types of
headache
s
, such as migraines or tension.? if you feel your toddler has a
headache
, knowing the
symptoms
is crucial.
symptoms
parents can look for can include grimacing, eye squinting, avoiding bright lights, decreased appetite, nausea, and vomiting. however, you may still be curious as to how your toddler is already getting
headache
s
. dr. reed explains, ?the causes of a
headache
in a young child are widely varied. common illnesses, such as the common cold and ear infections, can include
headache
s
as a symptom. dehydration, lack of sleep, anxiety, and stress can cause
headache
s
as well. although rare, more ominous conditions may cause
headache
s
, such as a brain tumor or meningitis, an inflammation of the membranes covering the brain.? while most cases of
headache
s
are harmless, there are certain
symptoms
that may warrant medical attention. ?consult your child?s pediatrician if the
headache
awakens your child from sleep, is associated with a stiff neck or fever, is accompanied by persistent vomiting, causes a change in your child?s personality, or follows a head trauma or injury,? dr. reed adds. the cause of the
headache
plays a significant role in treating the
headache
. however, dr. reed shares, ?getting appropriate sleep and plenty of water can often relieve a
headache
. over the counter pain relievers, acetaminophen and ibuprofen, can help with the discomfort, if necessary. aspirin should be avoided in children under the age of 16 because of its association with reye?s syndrome, a rare but life threatening condition.? ? p at h w a y s t o p a r e n t i n g babies and
headache
s
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