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When Is a Headache More Than Just a Headache?
Warning Signs From Texas Children's Hospital
Because stress and fatigue can lead to headaches, giving medication at the first sign of the headache and encouraging the child to unwind and get a good night's sleep may relieve the pain. "However, parents should be careful not to always count on medication as a quick fix," says Dr. Fishman. "If headaches frequently occur and medications are given too frequently, they can actually cause analgesic-abuse headaches."
Another type of headache especially prevalent this time of year is spurred by allergies, resulting in swollen sinuses. These headaches require treatment with antihisthiamines, decongestants or inhaled anti-inflammatory nasal steroids. Over-the-counter saline spray is sometimes prescribed to alleviate dryness.
Normal Headache Triggers
- Sun's glare
- Hot weather
- Increased physical activity
- Schedule changes
- Allergies or hayfever
Headache Warning Signs
- Severe pain
- First episode of such a headache
- Duration of longer than a day or two
- Occurs in combination with: weakness, double vision, stiff neck, vomiting, coordination problems and/or unusual sleepiness or lethargy
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