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Headaches Treatment for Kids in Dubai - An Overview

Headaches are a common concern among children, with nearly half experiencing them due to viral infections or other triggers. While there are various types of headaches, migraines and tension headaches are the most frequently encountered in pediatric cases.

Recurring migraines affect approximately one in ten children and adolescents, often disrupting their daily activities and well-being.

At the Child Development Center (CDC), we understand how difficult it is to see your child in discomfort. Our expert team combines advanced medical innovations with compassionate, child-friendly care to provide effective headache management solutions. Let us help restore your child’s bright, carefree smiles with personalised treatment options tailored to their needs.

What is a Migraine headache?

A migraine headache is a severe throbbing pain that affects one or both sides of the head. It usually starts in childhood or adolescence, decreases with age, or continues through adulthood.

Any child can get a migraine without any specific causes; around 10% of the children get migraine when they’re 5 to 15 years old. Mostly, half of the children get their first migraine attack before 12 years.

Different phases of migraine headaches

Migraines have different phases, but not all people undergo each phase. The phases include,

Premonition Phase: change in behavior days or hours before headache
Aura Phase: visual, sensory, or motor symptoms just before headache.
Headache Phase: throbbing pain on one or both sides of the head
Headache resolution phase: pain reduces but is replaced with irritability, fatigue, or difficulty concentrating.

Migraine in Kids - triggers and risk factors

If one parent has a migraine, there's a 50% chance that your child will have the same condition. If both parents have migraines, the chance is close to 90%.
Boys have more chances of migraine than girls before puberty. It flips in the teens, where girls have a higher chance of migraines than boys. Among adults, women have a higher chance of migraine.
Following an irregular sleep schedule, getting too much or less sleep triggers migraine.
Some exercises trigger migraines, while regular exercises prevent the number of attacks.
Stormy weather, extreme heat or cold, high humidity, bright sunlight, dry air, and other factors can also trigger migraines.
Skipping meals or eating certain foods can trigger migraines. Common food triggers are chocolates, meat, cheese, citrus fruits, food dyes, and spicy foods. Too much caffeine and dehydration can also trigger headaches.

The Child Development center(CDC) offers one of the best headache treatments for kids in Dubai; our team prioritizes advanced diagnoses and early pediatric consultations to understand migraine triggers.

Understand the symptoms of migraines in kids

For adults, migraines are often one-sided, but children feel them on both sides, in both temples or on both sides of the forehead.

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How to diagnose Migraine in Kids?

The diagnosis depends on your symptoms and physical examination. Monitoring the symptoms and sharing information with your pediatrician will help with the diagnosis,

Time of headache when it occurs in a day
Location of headache
How long does it last
Do you experience any changes in personality or behavior
Effect of headaches on sleep pattern
Stress level
Recent head trauma, if any
Keep a headache journal to prepare a treatment plan.

At the Child Developmental center ( CDC), we ensure accurate diagnosis to rule out the underlying health condition and offer the appropriate headaches treatment for kids in Dubai.

Headaches treatment for kids in Dubai

Treating migraines with lifestyle changes

Treating migraines with medications

Medications help during a migraine headache, but medication overuse headache is a condition that occurs while consuming frequent medications.

Analgesic pain medicines – these are acetaminophen medicines and NSAIDs such as naproxen and ibuprofen.

Alternative therapy to treat migraines

CBT, or Cognitive behavioral therapy, focuses on positive thinking, relaxation techniques, and following healthy habits. CBT therapy is helpful in treating migraines.

Herbs, Vitamins & Mineral supplements can be used to avoid the recurrence of migraines. But you have to consult a doctor before choosing any supplements.

Headaches treatment for kids in Dubai - Why choose Child Development Center (CDC)?

Top-notch pediatric care: CDC is home to luxurious medical facilities and staffed by leading pediatric specialists. Our experts ensure personalized headache treatments tailored to your child's age, needs, and medical history.
Latest diagnostic tools: Cutting-edge technology ensures an accurate diagnosis of your child's headaches, whether they're migraines, tension headaches, or related to underlying conditions.
Holistic Approach: CDC blends traditional remedies with modern medicine, offering a multicultural perspective on treatment.
Pediatric Neurologists: Access to renowned pediatric neurologists in Dubai means your child is in expert hands, especially for more complex or recurring headaches that require specialized attention.
Child-Friendly Facilities: The CDC is designed with kids in mind, with welcoming environments, friendly staff, and distraction techniques that make treatments less intimidating for little ones.

Friendly headaches treatment for kids in Dubai! Book an Appointment Today!

With expert pediatric specialists, advanced diagnostic tools, and child-friendly facilities, your little one will feel safe and cared for every step of the way. Whether it’s a minor concern or recurring headaches, take the first step toward brighter days with the Child Development center (CDC).