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Morning Headaches in Children

Diagnosing morning headaches in children requires ruling out causes. It's difficult for a child to concentrate in school or enjoy life if he or she has headaches. Headaches can indicate a major problem, such as a seizure disorder, in rare cases.

  1. Talk to Your Child

    • Ask your child about any recent head injuries. Getting struck by a softball or falling can cause headaches. Pain can also result from vision problems easily corrected by eyeglasses.

    Consider Blood Sugar Problems

    • Either high or low blood glucose levels can cause headaches. A craving for sweets or frequent snacking might indicate the need for a glucose tolerance test.

    Examine Your Child's Teeth

    • Using a clean cloth placed over your fingers, wiggle each of your child's teeth. Explain that a bad tooth can cause a headache. Have a doctor check for infection if a tooth hurts.

    Allergies Can Cause Headaches

    • Notice a runny nose, puffiness around the eyes or sneezing. These symptoms indicate allergies, which can easily cause headaches. Either food allergies or allergies to air-borne substances could be to blame.

    Infections Might Trigger Headaches

    • An infection anywhere in the body can cause a headache. A kidney or bladder infection can be diagnosed by a physician. An eye or ear infection might be an underlying cause as well.

    Ear, Nose and Throat Problems

    • Inflammation in the ears, nose or throat can cause headaches in children. Be aware if your child sniffs a lot or has a raspy voice at times. Irritants in the ear canal, sinuses or throat can trigger headaches.

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