Headaches
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Signs and Symptoms of Headaches
All Signs & Symptoms of Headaches
Here are the top symptoms or behaviors listed by parents of kids diagnosed with Headaches:
| Symptom | Frequency | Number of mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Fever | Often | 30 mentions |
| Headache(s) | Often | 24 mentions |
| Frequent crying | Often | 19 mentions |
| Dizziness | Often | 18 mentions |
| Physical pain | Often | 16 mentions |
| Crying | Often | 15 mentions |
| Migraine headache(s) | Often | 14 mentions |
| Vomiting | Often | 14 mentions |
| Fatigue, tiredness, or lethargy | Sometimes | 12 mentions |
| Tiredness | Sometimes | 9 mentions |
When do symptoms start?
How to read this chart
Fever
0 years oldAmount of children: 0%1 years oldAmount of children: 1%2 years oldAmount of children: 1%3 years oldAmount of children: 3%4 years oldAmount of children: 3%5 years oldAmount of children: 1%6 years oldAmount of children: 0%7 years oldAmount of children: 0%8 years oldAmount of children: 3%9 years oldAmount of children: 1%10 years oldAmount of children: 2%11 years oldAmount of children: 0%12 years oldAmount of children: 3%13 years oldAmount of children: 2%14 years oldAmount of children: 0%15 years oldAmount of children: 3%16 years oldAmount of children: 1%17 years oldAmount of children: 1%average 9 years 2 months old
Headache(s)
0 years oldAmount of children: 0%1 years oldAmount of children: 1%2 years oldAmount of children: 0%3 years oldAmount of children: 1%4 years oldAmount of children: 2%5 years oldAmount of children: 3%6 years oldAmount of children: 2%7 years oldAmount of children: 2%8 years oldAmount of children: 3%9 years oldAmount of children: 0%10 years oldAmount of children: 2%11 years oldAmount of children: 0%12 years oldAmount of children: 2%13 years oldAmount of children: 3%14 years oldAmount of children: 0%15 years oldAmount of children: 1%16 years oldAmount of children: 1%17 years oldAmount of children: 1%average 9 years 1 month old
Frequent crying
0 years oldAmount of children: 3%1 years oldAmount of children: 3%2 years oldAmount of children: 3%3 years oldAmount of children: 2%4 years oldAmount of children: 3%5 years oldAmount of children: 0%6 years oldAmount of children: 0%7 years oldAmount of children: 0%8 years oldAmount of children: 2%9 years oldAmount of children: 2%10 years oldAmount of children: 3%11 years oldAmount of children: 0%12 years oldAmount of children: 0%13 years oldAmount of children: 2%14 years oldAmount of children: 0%15 years oldAmount of children: 0%16 years oldAmount of children: 0%17 years oldAmount of children: 0%average 4 years 2 months old
Change in symptoms of Headaches*
What happens to common Headaches symptoms over time?
| Symptom | Worse | A Little Worse | Stayed About the Same | A Little Better | Better | Completely Resolved |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fever | 0% | 0% | 6.9% | 17.2% | 51.7% | 24.1% |
| Headache(s) | 4.8% | 0% | 14.3% | 9.5% | 42.9% | 28.6% |
| Dizziness | 0% | 0% | 18.8% | 12.5% | 31.3% | 37.5% |
| Frequent crying | 0% | 25% | 0% | 25% | 31.3% | 18.8% |
| Physical pain | 6.3% | 0% | 18.8% | 18.8% | 50% | 6.3% |
| Migraine headache(s) | 0% | 0% | 0% | 7.1% | 78.6% | 14.3% |
| Vomiting | 0% | 0% | 0% | 23.1% | 46.2% | 30.8% |
| Crying | 0% | 8.3% | 0% | 25% | 41.7% | 25% |
| Fatigue, tiredness, or lethargy | 0% | 0% | 41.7% | 8.3% | 33.3% | 16.7% |
| Tiredness | 0% | 0% | 44.4% | 11.1% | 33.3% | 11.1% |
Conditions with similar symptoms to Headaches
Parents also mention the behaviors, signs, and symptoms associated with Headaches when they describe these conditions:
Allergies
Symptom Frequency Number of mentions Sneezing Often 227 mentions Runny nose Often 177 mentions Coughing Often 99 mentions Hives Often 93 mentions Rashes (any cause) Often 77 mentions Watery eyes Often 73 mentions Itchy eyes Sometimes 60 mentions Itching Sometimes 59 mentions Congestion Sometimes 37 mentions Fever Sometimes 33 mentions Anxiety
Symptom Frequency Number of mentions Nervousness Often 49 mentions Panic attacks Often 42 mentions Unusual fears or phobias Often 31 mentions Shyness or social anxiety Often 26 mentions Frequent crying Sometimes 25 mentions Angry behavior Sometimes 16 mentions Separation anxiety Sometimes 15 mentions Constant worry Sometimes 14 mentions Anxiety in social situations Sometimes 11 mentions Fidgeting Sometimes 11 mentions Autism
Symptom Frequency Number of mentions Not making eye contact Often 70 mentions Delayed speech or language development Often 52 mentions Non-verbal (not able to use words) Often 52 mentions Sensitivity to sound (hyperacusis) Often 43 mentions Repetitive movement or behavior Sometimes 38 mentions Not talking Sometimes 37 mentions Limited (or lack of) social skills Sometimes 27 mentions Developmental delays (behind on expected milestones) Sometimes 23 mentions Lack of social skills Sometimes 20 mentions Rocking body back and forth Sometimes 19 mentions
Care of Headaches
Less common responses for Headaches
| Treatment | Rating | Discussion |
|---|---|---|
| 1Yoga | Very Positive5 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 2Sleep | Positive4 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 3Acetaminophen (Tylenol, Paracetamol, and others) | Positive3.8 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
| 4Therapy / Counseling | Positive3.5 of 5 | Read 2 comments |
| 5Ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin, and others) | Neutral3 of 5 | Read 0 comments |
Discussion of Headaches
What was your approach to Headaches? What were the results?
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