Preventing Childhood Migraines

Herseth, Jonathan
2010-07-22
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Preventing Childhood Migraines

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Migraines in children can be a serious problem affecting both life and school. Recurrent headaches on one side of the head or both with throbbing sensation associated with an upset stomach and vomiting, changes in vision, dizziness may indicate migraines. Lifestyle changes can help to decrease these headaches. In some cases, medications may be used to prevent headache or decrease the frequency of headaches for those who do not respond to more conservative efforts to decrease. Topiramate (Topamax) is a medication that has been shown in kids to reduce the frequency and the severity of headaches. Some side effects may be nervousness, electrolyte imbalance, emotional changes and kidney stones. Other medications have also been used with good results.

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