Headaches in Children

What is a headache?

A headache is pain or discomfort in the head or face area. Headaches can be single or recurrent in nature, and localized to one or more areas of the head and face. Read more about headache including types, prevention and when to call your doctor.

Learn about the Headache Clinic at Nationwide Children's Hospital.

Online Medical Reviewer: Finke, Amy, RN, BSN Haines, Cynthia, M.D.

Date Last Reviewed: 6/28/2012

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