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What Causes Persistent Headache In Older Children?
My son is sixteen and appears to be suffering from a mild head ache everyday.He has stated that he doesn t experience the aches in the same place all the time and has noticed that he finds it a bit harder to move is eye around like there is some resistance. He has also noticed tension in his neck but not all the time.He is drinking more water and trying not to strain his neck.Could you please let me know if I should be concerned.
Thu, 3 Sep 2015
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Headaches that are associated with pain in the neck are commonly tension headaches though other causes may need to be considered.
The other common causes of headaches are migraines, sinus headaches, cluster headaches, due to trauma, due to lesions in the brain.
To determine the cause , if the headaches are severe or persistent, he may need assessment by his doctor.
This would involve assessment of all symptoms and examination of the central nervous system.
I hope this helps
Headaches that are associated with pain in the neck are commonly tension headaches though other causes may need to be considered.
The other common causes of headaches are migraines, sinus headaches, cluster headaches, due to trauma, due to lesions in the brain.
To determine the cause , if the headaches are severe or persistent, he may need assessment by his doctor.
This would involve assessment of all symptoms and examination of the central nervous system.
I hope this helps
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