Migraines in Children and Adolescents
... Migraine is a moderate to severe headache that lasts from 1 to 24 hours and usually occurs two to four times per month. At the Cleveland Clinic, such migraines are also called acute recurrent headache...

Tension-Type Headaches in Children and Adolescents
... What are tension-type headaches? Tension-type headaches are the most common type of headache in adolescents. They are commonly referred to as muscle contraction headaches, stress headaches, daily head...

Headache References and Resources
... Resources for children and adolescents Headaches in Children -- by Leonardo Garcia-Mendez, MD. 1996. ISBN: 0963926918. Or, available from the National Headache Foundation at (800) 843-2256. Headaches ...

Headaches in Children/Adolescents: Headache Management
... At the onset of a moderate or severe headache: 1. Seek rest, initiate relaxation techniques, apply a cold compress to your head 2. For nausea/vomiting________________________________________________ ...

When to Worry About Your Child’s Headaches
... Headaches are very common in children and adolescents. In fact, one study reported that 56 percent of boys and 74 percent of girls between the ages of 12 and 17 have a headache within any given 30-day...