How to Treat a Child's Migraine
Instructions
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Speak to your doctor about ways that you can treat your child's migraine. This is especially important since some migraine medications are not recommended for use on children.
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Give them an over-the-counter pain reliever. Ibuprofen or acetaminophen can provide some relief for the child.
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Ask your doctor for a prescription. There are certain medications that can be prescribed that can prevent your child from having a migraine. A doctor may give the child antidepressants or antihistamines as a way to stop the migraines.
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Allow the child to rest. When a migraine occurs, take her into a quiet and dark room. Let her lay down until the migraine passes, it may take only 15 minutes to half an hour for her condition to improve.
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Watch the child's diet. There are certain foods that are known to bring about migraines. Common migraine triggers are chocolate, cheese, hot dogs and soda.
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Keep their stress level low. A highly stressed child is going to have more episodes of migraines.
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