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Red Flag Headache Symptoms
- Consider headache duration, frequency, and onset time, especially morning headaches.
- Look for associated symptoms like vomiting that relieves pain, and unusual falls or clumsiness.
Headache Red Flags in Younger Children
- In younger children, look for changes in behavior, like not eating well, stumbling, or running into things.
- Trust parental intuition if they say something feels "off" with their child.
Comprehensive History Gathering
- Explore family history of headaches/migraines, medications, and social history.
- Ask about drug use, including nicotine and vaping, to complete the history.