Headaches in Children and Teens

Headaches are very common in children. Most of the time, they are not serious and should respond to simple treatments.

If your child is having headaches, this decision guide will help you sort out the possible causes and treatments.

Please remember that this decision guide in no way replaces a call or visit to the doctor.

Click here to begin.

Does your child have any of the following symptoms?

- A severe headache

- A high fever (102F or greater)

- Extreme sleepiness

- A stiff neck

- A rash that looks like dark-colored spots under the skin

- Trouble walking, talking, or seeing

Yes, my child has one or more of these symptoms.

No, my child does not have any of these symptoms.