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Health Tip: If Your Child Gets Headaches

(HealthDay News) -- If your child gets frequent headaches, you can help the pediatrician diagnose the problem by keeping a log of the child's symptoms.

The Nemours Foundation says the log should include:

  • The frequency and severity of headaches, when they started and ended, and any other symptoms that accompanied the headaches.

  • Where the pain was felt, what it felt like (throbbing or dull, etc.), and changes in these headaches over time.

  • Any recent injuries, identifiable headache triggers, current medications or previous medical problems.

  • Your child's eating and sleeping habits.

  • Your child's allergies and any family history of headaches.

  • Any medication or activity that seems to help make the headaches go away.

Online Medical Reviewer: Louise Akin, RN, BSN
Online Medical Reviewer: Daphne Pierce-Smith, RN, MSN, FNP, CCRC
Last Review Date: 8/3/2012
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