Read more about home remedies for your childs headache.

Types of Child Headaches

Childrens headaches fall into two basic categories: primary and secondary.

Primary

Primary headaches are not linked to another health condition.

A boy lays on a sofa with his hand on his forehead, suffering from a headache.

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The most commontypes of primary headachesin children are:

Secondary

Secondary headaches are less common.

Ensuring your child practiceshealthy lifestyle habitscan often help with their headaches.

If your child is having severe headaches, talk to your doctor about creating a care plan.

Frequently Asked Questions

When should I worry about my childs headache?

Call 911 if your child:

Which home remedy will get rid of my childs headache fast?

Will fruit help take away a childs headache pain?

Fruit is unlikely to relieve all headaches, but it may help some.

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