Adults aren’t the only ones who get headaches. Kids do too…but when should you be concerned?

Hi, I’m Dr. John Hellerstedt and this CHILDREN’S HEALTH MINUTE is presented by TexCare – connecting Texas families with children’s health insurance for 18 dollars a month or less.

Write down how often your child gets the headache, and think about what might trigger them.

Ear and sinus infections, tension, a bump on the head, too much sun and certain medications can all cause headaches. But if your child complains of recurring headaches over a short period of time, with no apparent cause, call the doctor. Details about the headache will help your doctor find the cause.

Other symptoms to watch for are:
-decreased alertness
-marked change in activity
-sudden vision problems
-tingling sensations
-weakness 
-fever, or a child who awakens with a headache.

This is Dr. John Hellerstedt, reminding you that no child should be without health insurance. Call TexCare at 1-800-647-6558 to apply.

And join me next time for The CHILDREN’S HEALTH MINUTE.