is it normal for a 6 yr old to have a headache?she had 1 yesterday and today.she said it hurts in her forehead.she also has a sore throat?
2007-03-28 15:00:29 · 8 answers · asked by kahlien05 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
In some cases, headaches are caused by certain infections, such as:
ear infections
flu
Lyme disease
sinus infections
strep throat
urinary tract infections
But most headaches aren't signs that something more is wrong. Only 10% of headaches are caused by other medical conditions, such as infections or other serious illnesses.
2007-03-28 15:57:15 · answer #1 · answered by mom_princess77 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I started getting migraines when I was 8 years old, and my mom took me to the doctor and the dentist. Turns out, after the dentist did an xray, that I had a tooth that never formed and there was a tumor around it. It was pressing on a nerve and giving me headaches. An occasional headache in a child is usually nothing to worry about, but sudden headaches that happen everyday need to be checked out. I ended up having surgery to remove it and everything is fine ever since. I will be keeping an eye on my now 14-month old daughter when she gets bigger if she ever develops headaches like that.
2007-03-28 17:02:42 · answer #2 · answered by busy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Really it will depend on what you're making use of it for. Motrin normally lasts longer than Tylenol and each have identical ache remedy results for the little one. Our pediatrician recommends "piggy-backing" Tylenol and Motrin throughout prime fevers or unhealthy ailments. Since the treatment is exceptional, however the ache remedy is the same, you'll be able to provide a dose of Motrin after which a dose of Tylenol 4 hours later etc. However, it's most important to notice that for a head damage, Motrin SHOULD NOT be used. It can reason issues with the damage. Otherwise, I rather like them each.
2016-09-05 19:52:58 · answer #3 · answered by picone 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Headache is a pain in the head, scalp or neck.
Headaches can be caused by minor problems
like eyestrain, lack of coffee or more serious reasons
like head injury, brain tumors, encephalitis and
meningitis. Taking painkillers continuously can
have harmful side effects, so it is better to
modify your lifestyle. More information available at
2007-03-29 03:23:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not "normal"...a child doesn't usually get a headache- they USUALLY suffer from this when they need their eyes checked. (eye strain). My 6 yr. old had the same thing and I figured because of the sore throat and a sniffle..it was from a cold- I found out 2 mo. later that he has a major eye problem. I would schedule a dr. visit and an optomitrist appointment and go from there! I hope your little girl feels better soon. (It wouldn't hurt to check into allergies, also!)
2007-03-28 15:15:07 · answer #5 · answered by Rebecca A 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Sounds like a cold. Give her motrin or anysafe childrens headache medicine. If it gets to bad or happens alot call the doctor
2007-03-28 15:05:15 · answer #6 · answered by Angel 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like she's in the process of getting a cold. Try to give her half a dose of Tylenol and to keep her as well hydrated as possible.
2007-03-28 15:03:47 · answer #7 · answered by FaZizzle 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
she probably has a cold
2007-03-28 15:03:26 · answer #8 · answered by miraclebaby_2006 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋