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Could Recurring Headaches In Upper Back Of Head Suggest Flaring Earlier Concussion In A Child?
My normally healthy 8 year old daughter has been having headaches for the last three weeks. They are not disturbing her eating habits and 200mg of ibuprofin usually takes away the pain. It is always in the upper left back of her head. They are occurring daily. The family dr said that it may be the result of a earlier concussion flaring. He said to watch her and see what happens. What do you think should be our next step?
Mon, 20 Apr 2015
Hello. I just read through your question.
Typically, when there is a complaint of recurring headache, its a good idea to be seen by a pediatric neurologist. I make this recommendation no matter what the child's history. Most of the time the neurologist will attribute the headache to tension or migraine and will know how to treat it.
Typically, when there is a complaint of recurring headache, its a good idea to be seen by a pediatric neurologist. I make this recommendation no matter what the child's history. Most of the time the neurologist will attribute the headache to tension or migraine and will know how to treat it.
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