Can children get migraine headaches?
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Dr. Angela Lowery answered:Yes, children can get migraine headaches. Ten percent of children get migraines and an even higher percentage of teenagers get them also.Yes, children can get migraine headaches. Ten percent of children get migraines and an even higher percentage of teenagers get them also. More -
Dr. Mark Green of The Mount Sinai Medical Center answered:Yes, kids get migraines too. Close to 60 percent of children are prone to headaches; almost 10 percent of girls and 6 percent of boys have migraine. Migraines can be seen in children as young as five years old. They are likely caused by a combination of genetics and environmental triggers, so if you have migraine there’s a 50/50 shot that your child will have migraine too.
Yes, kids get migraines too. Close to 60 percent of children are prone to headaches; almost 10 percent of girls and 6 percent of boys have migraine. Migraines can be seen in children as young as five years old. They are likely caused by a... More
