Patient's question:
The baby is 7 years old. Two years ago, while playing with friends at school, he accidentally hit his head against the wall. At the time, he went to our First People's Hospital, where he received an IV drip. The hospital said there were no issues and he went home. Last year, we noticed the baby often had headaches, but they would start with dry heaves within a few minutes, followed by a brief rest, and then everything would be fine. This year, he has been experiencing episodes once a week, sometimes more frequently, every two or three days.Medical History and Treatment Effects:
Last year, we took him to First People's Hospital for a head CT. The MRI and EEG were normal, but the doctor didn’t prescribe any medication. On April 2 this year, he had another episode of pain, so we had another head CT, which also showed no problems.
Desired Help:
We would like to ask the doctor for some good advice to understand what is really wrong with the baby.
Doctor's answer:
Headache refers to a type of pain condition characterized by head pain as the primary symptom. It is one of the more common symptoms encountered in clinical diagnosis. Headaches are often caused by factors such as overexertion, stress, exposure to cold, or insufficient deep sleep. Rest and adequate deep sleep can usually alleviate the pain. However, headaches caused by certain diseases serve as a signal and may not fully recover with rest alone, requiring attention.The causes of headaches are highly complex, involving both intracranial and extracranial factors, as well as localized issues in the head or systemic conditions. It is essential to identify the underlying cause before proceeding with targeted treatment.