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Is It Normal For A Child To Have Headaches And Want To Visit A Doctor?

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Question : Hi my daughter is 6. She says she has a headache and wants to go to the doctor. it is 12:00 here. can you please tell me know if this is needed or norm. for age
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Answered by Dr. Neeraj Kumar (23 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Get her examined by a doctor

Detailed Answer:

Hello,

At this age, acute onset severe headache requires evaluation by a doctor.
If she us feeling severe pain, then visiting an ER is advisable.
Otherwise there are red flags for headache to require emergency visit.

Hope you found the answer helpful.
Regards
Dr N Kumar
Neurologist
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Is It Normal For A Child To Have Headaches And Want To Visit A Doctor?

Brief Answer: Get her examined by a doctor Detailed Answer: Hello, At this age, acute onset severe headache requires evaluation by a doctor. If she us feeling severe pain, then visiting an ER is advisable. Otherwise there are red flags for headache to require emergency visit. Hope you found the answer helpful. Regards Dr N Kumar Neurologist