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Headaches are a typical indicator of many illnesses and disorders that cause people to feel extreme discomfort. They can be a sign of both minor illnesses and serious neurological conditions. So, it is important not to take it lightly, especially when it involves your children.
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The simplest description of a migraine is a headache that ranges in severity from moderate to severe. Medical perspectives on migraines state that it is a brain malfunction that impacts the brain, its nerves, and the blood vessels. Vulnerability to migraine attacks is directly associated with genetics, with the presence of certain trigger factors that tend to initiate an episode.听
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Migraine in Children
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The symptoms, duration, and management of children’s migraines are different from those of adults due to gender as well as age differences. Paediatric migraines continue to be an underdiagnosed illness because they seldom meet the diagnostic standards used to classify migraines in adults.
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Symptoms of Migraine in Children
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鈼听听听听听听听Irritability and mood changes
鈼听听听听听听听Development of pale skin and dark circles
鈼听听听听听听听Brief visual or sensory disturbances
鈼听听听听听听听Mild to severe throbbing pain on one side of the head
鈼听听听听听听听Behavioural or emotional abnormalities, such as ceasing to eat or play, frequent crying, throwing up, or throwing temper tantrums
鈼听听听听听听听Sleepiness, food cravings, numbing sensations, and eye pain
鈼听听听听听听听Nausea or vomiting
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Causes of Migraine in children
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Migraine is believed to be a brain dysfunction that not just affects the brain and nerves but also affects the blood vessels. While experts are still doing research to understand the precise causes of this abnormality, one of the suggested causes could be the release of certain chemicals like Serotonin, which leads to inflammation and hence the pain of Migraine occurs.
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Certain triggers that could lead to a migraine attack include:
鈼听听听听听听听Skipping meals
鈼听听听听听听听Consumption of excessive chocolate, nuts, certain citrus fruits and foods containing MSG
鈼听听听听听听听Loud noises
鈼听听听听听听听Bright lighting
鈼听听听听听听听Excessive screen time
鈼听听听听听听听Overexposure听to the Sun
鈼听听听听听听听Exhaustion
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Duration
The duration of migraines among children is reported to be shorter than in adults. During a migraine episode, children will feel pain in various areas of their heads as well as across their foreheads. Adults, on the other hand, often feel discomfort in a single location on their heads.
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Treatment and Solution
Due to the growing awareness about the different nature in which migraine affects children in comparison to adults, the paediatric treatment for migraines has changed significantly over recent years.
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The primary purpose of treating migraines is to prevent headaches from occurring. When migraine symptoms appear, caretakers can utilize the following measures at home:
鈼听听听听听听听Encouraging the child to rest in a quiet, dark room
鈼听听听听听听听Using cool or warm compresses to their forehead or neck.
鈼听听听听听听听Offering an eye mask to block out any light hindering the child海角直播 sleep.
鈼听听听听听听听Have the child take deep, calming breaths.
鈼听听听听听听听Massaging any tense or sore muscles, which inturn eases muscle tension that might trigger headaches.
鈼听听听听听听听Changes in diet
鈼听听听听听听听Avoiding known triggers such as fasting, lack of sleep
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Some headaches may require immediate medical attention including hospitalization for observation, diagnostic testing, or even surgery. Treatment is individualized depending on the extent of the underlying condition that is causing the child’s headache. The extent of the child’s recovery is individualized depending on the type of headache and other medical problems that may be present.
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Some of the symptoms pertaining to migraine could have more serious health issues. It is important to seek emergency medical care if a child experiences:
Dr Parth Lalcheta, Neurosurgeon, HCG Hospitals, Rajkot
