Frequent headaches in children (≥2x/week) are a concern. 🚨 1 in 50 children have headaches most days, and 1 in 5 of them overuse painkillers—worsening the problem! ⚠️ Painkillers >10 days/month can cause medication-overuse headache. Seek medical advice. #HeadacheAwareness #LiftingTheBurden
In children, migraine & tension-type headache (TTH) often overlap. 🤕 Children who vomit with headaches—then feel better—likely have migraine. Prevention is key! Sleep well, eat breakfast, stay active & limit screen time. If needed, ibuprofen (max 10 days/month). #HeadacheAwareness #LiftingTheBurden
Headache in children affects the whole family. 1 in 11 parents will miss work this month due to their child’s headaches. Almost 1 in 3 children fear their next headache—rising to 1 in 5 for those with migraine. Family support is key to better care! #HeadacheAwareness #LiftingTheBurden
Children get headaches too! 🧠💥 Almost 1 in 6 kids will have a headache tomorrow, and more than 1 in 6 will miss school this month because of it. Migraine is a top 5 cause of health loss in children—more disabling than all other neurological disorders combined. #HeadacheAwareness #liftingtheburden