What to Know About Headaches in Kids (0-5 Years)
We’ve all experienced headaches from different things like nasal congestion or too much stress. Children get headaches, too, for a variety of different reasons. While headaches rarely indicate something more serious, they can be painful and uncomfortable. In this class, you’ll learn the different causes of headaches, how to help manage the discomfort caused by headaches, identify the signs of a more serious issue, and when to seek medical care.
Covered in this class
- Different types of headaches
- Common causes of headaches
- How to manage headaches at home
- Headache prevention strategies
- Signs to seek professional medical care
Lessons
Introduction
1:21
Causes of Headaches
1:14
When to Seek Emergency Care
1:21
Congestion Headaches
2:43
Tension Headaches
1:33
Migraine Headaches
2:26
Other Reasons to Call Your Doctor About a Headache
1:14
Headache Prevention
0:45
Closing Thoughts
1:16
Handouts
Signs of a Severe Headache
Headache Diary
Headaches - Key Takeaways
Meet the instructor
Dr. Chase Parsons, DO, MBI, is a Med-Peds trained Pediatric Hospitalist in Boston. He cares for children admitted to the hospital and supports their families upon discharge. He’s also an instructor in Pediatrics at Harvard Medical School (HMS). Chase attended medical school at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and earned a Master's in Biomedical Informatics from HMS.
Dr. Chase Parsons, DO, MBI
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