Don't underestimate headaches in children.

Most of us only see adults suffering from headaches, but even children sometimes experience pain in their heads. So what are the causes behind it?

Some causes of headaches in children include excessive crying, dehydration, loss of appetite, stress, or muscle tension....But it could also be a symptom of other illnesses.

Migraine is a common type of headache. Even stress headaches are quite common. Stress can lead to pain in the temples.

At least 10% of children are thought to suffer from migraines. This type of headache causes throbbing pain in the head, which can be intense and bother children for hours. Vomiting may even occur.

Headaches can be a result of infection, anxiety, depression, sinusitis, or mild pain in areas such as the neck or head.

Headaches can occur in children from 10 years old and up. Such headaches can even last for 7 days or longer. The pain may occur in the eye area, causing redness of the eyes. The eyes and forehead may even swell.

Frequent headaches can also be caused by tumors. Therefore, if your child complains of persistent headaches, you should take them to the hospital for a check-up as soon as possible.

According to VOV