Migraine- symptoms in young children
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Frequently Asked Questions —
Date posted:
March 15th, 2012
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What are the symptoms of Migraine in young children?
- Preschool children with migraine may look ill with abdominal pain and vomiting relieved by sleep.
- Preschool children may exhibit pain with changes in behaviour (irritability, crying, seeking out a darkened room).
- 5-10 year-olds often have bilateral pain with abdominal cramps and vomiting. They usually sleep within an hour of onset.
- Location and intensity of headache may alter within and between attacks.
- Intensity and duration of headache increase with age and become more usually unilateral.
- A family history is common in migraine patients.
