what can trigger headaches for a 13 year old teenager?

Question

i've been getting these horrible headaches lately, and i'm not exactly sure what has been triggering. it's not my eyes, because i have pretty good vision, and don't need glasses. can someone help me out here?

Answer 1

Try bending over and back up fast. If your head throbs, it is a sinus headache. Take a pain reliever with a decongestant, like Tylenol Sinus, if so.
This time of year allergies can cause that.
Dust mite allergies can increase at this time of year due to the increasing humidity levels. Wash all bedding in hot water and bleach and put pillow in allergen resistant liner to see if that helps.

Answer 2

While the best thing for you to do is go see the Doctor, there are a few things that check on in the meantime to help. First thing you need to do is think of any changes you have made lately, in your diet (more of less caffeine among other things) hydration is important, if you've picked up a sport or for whatever reason your sweating more, being under hydrated can cause crippling migraines as can an imbalance in your vitamins (I have chronic anemia and that causes them for me.) Also are you using anything with a new fragrance your laundry soap, perfume (a friends perfume,) new candle or room spray anything like that, usually light doesn't cause a headache but sensitivity is more a symptom although nothing is to be ruled out of course (I'm not a Doctor.) If it isn't internal (hormonally or physically either one) then the best way to figure it out is take stock of what is new around you, especially at the moment you first notice the migraine. Either way your Doctor can prescribe medication to prevent the onset of such devastating headaches. Best of luck sweety

Answer 3

Where in your head are the headaches located. Forehead? Eyesocket area (below the eye)? Or just all over.

It's fall allergy season in most of the US, so you may just be experiencing sinus headaches. A decongestant like Mucinex D will take care of that, along with a little anti-histamine (claritin).

Low blood sugar (from not eating well or regularly) can bring on headaches.

Chocolate can bring on migranes for some people.

But we need more info to give you a good answer. If the headaches are REALLY BAD, go to a doctor. I am not a medical professional, just have a lot of experience dealing with headaches, allergies and sinus.

Answer 4

I have suffered from chronic headaches and migranes since i was about 3 , and still havent gotten any medical answers but i honeslty havent tried, but alot of things can trigger headaches and or migranes, stress, caffine, also thick blood, my doctor recently perscribed me a perscription migrane medicine that works but if you cant figure out yourself what is triggering your 13 year olds headaches take a log of when it happens how often and things that have happened that day or things your child has eaten or had to drink then go to the doctor and talk to them and they will be able to help you.

Answer 5

My wife gets horrible migraines. They are triggered by many things. After many years, many tests we realize that there are different things that trigger it. A computer screen for instance, and chocolate. The best advice we got was by a specialist in Houston. He had her keep a journal for over a month. She recorded everything she did and everything she ate. As soon as she had a migrane she recorded it. Eventually patterns started to become obvious.

I do not think anyone could give you exact things. It's different for each person. Save yourself some misery and start with a journal now! Then avoid the triggers. Won't stop them completely but sure does help.

Answer 6

diet, lack of exercise, stress.... it depends on you and what you are doing with your life... it could be these things or it can be that you are just prone to having headaches. It can be that your menstrual cycle is coming or your hormones are fluctuating. It can be due to a number of things. Think about what you are putting in your body.... sugar and caffeine will have this effect or the lack of them if you are used to putting them in your body. if you are inhaling second hand smoke from other people it can cause some hellish headaches. Take a look at your lifestyle and if any of this applies to you, try to change it. Lesson your caffeine intake as well as sugar...remember sugar comes in the form of white starchy things as well as candy, increase your fruits and veggies, get some exercise, leave the room if someone lights up a cigarette, lesson any stress you may have and keep track of your monthly cycle if you are female and know that some people are just prone to headaches and if they persist or get any worse or if you notice any other symptoms to talk to your parents or nurse at school so they can get you the help you may need.

Best Wishes!

Answer 7

Anything can be a trigger. The thing is you need to see your doc to find out what these headaches are get treatment for them. Sounds like they could be migraines or cluster headaches so go see your doctor.

Answer 8

Headaches are pretty common in pre-teen and teenagers.
They can be intrigued by changing hormones, excitements or anxiety you should see a doctor to determine what causing it and sometimes it is allergies or sinus. Seeing a doctor at your age for headaches is important, don't try to get rid of it by over the counter meds if it persistent.

Answer 9

Could be stress, really. You go through a lot when you're 13: puberty, academic adjustments, family stuff, etc. Also, if you eat a lotta sugar, that could cause headaches or dizziness

Answer 10

O.K I'm not a doctor but you could be getting these headaches from being dehydrated.Do you drink water everyday and if so how much soda a day do you drink?My cousin used to drink 32-64 ounces of soda everyday and when he did'nt have any he would get headaches.remember caffeine is a drug and when you go yhrough withdrawls from it your body reacts to that,for instance--headaches.