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Child Headaches Directory

Children get headaches and migraines just like adults. Causes of most child headaches include illness, cold, infection, or fever. If a headache worsens over time, you should see a doctor. More serious causes of child headaches could be depression, abscess, tumors, trauma, or bleeding in the brain. Common headaches are treated with medications and lifestyle changes. Follow the links below to find WebMD's comprehensive coverage about why kids get headaches or migraines, treatment options, prevention, and much more.

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