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Painful Headaches in
Children Studied
Headache is one of the leading chronic
conditions affecting children. Headaches can run in families, especially migraines. A
recent study published in the journal Pediatrics investigated the way children with
headaches experience other pain, as well as how the pain may relate to other family
members.
Researchers studied more than 1400
families for more than seven years. About a hundred of the children with headaches were
examined and interviewed at a clinic.
Researchers found children with
headaches were more often sensitive to pain. They also:
Were more excited about physical
examinations.
Cried more often during blood
sampling or vaccinations.
Avoided playing games more often
because they were afraid of hurting themselves.
Had recurring abdominal and growing
pains.
Felt more tired.
Researchers also found that children
with tension-type headaches often had a poor, unhappy family environment. The relationship
between the parents and children was more distant with children with tension-type
headaches than those with migraines.
Researchers conclude that when a child
begins going to school is a good time for educating families about headaches. They say
families should be given information about headache management. |
