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Migraines are just as much a nightmare for<br />
kids as they are for adults!<br />
Neurology Specialist Dr. Gamze Eroğlu Arığ from the Central Hospital drew attention to<br />
migraine pain in children and explained the unknowns about diagnosis and treatment:<br />
Migraines, which are known<br />
to be a condition of adults,<br />
can have a negative impact<br />
on anyone regardless of age. The<br />
frequency of this condition, which<br />
is among headache disorders that<br />
deteriorate quality of life, can be<br />
reduced. Families with children<br />
who suffer from migraines have to<br />
be familiar with the condition and<br />
be good observers. When the child<br />
first starts complaining about head<br />
pain they need to take note of the<br />
necessary information, observe the<br />
pain process and stay with the child<br />
throughout the treatment process.<br />
Light and sound sensitivity<br />
increases during the illness<br />
Migraines are a condition that<br />
occur in episodes with nausea,<br />
vomiting, headache, dizziness,<br />
vision impairment and increased<br />
sensitivity to light and sound.<br />
The pain, for which the reason is<br />
unknown, emerges with chemical<br />
changes in the brain veins and nerve<br />
transmission system.<br />
Migraines are genetic<br />
Migraines are a condition that can be<br />
passed on from parents to children.<br />
Stress and anxiety disorders in<br />
children can also trigger migraines<br />
directly. Headache, the biggest<br />
indicator of a migraine, can affect<br />
the school performance, homework<br />
and activities of young children and<br />
deteriorate their quality of life.<br />
The frequency in which it is seen<br />
varies from 3 to 10 percent<br />
It is a fact that migraines impact 3 to<br />
10 percent of children. The migraine<br />
disorder seen in boys and girls up to<br />
school age is about equal but as they<br />
reach adolescence it occurs twice as<br />
much in girls.<br />
The possible causes of migraines<br />
have to be studied<br />
Since it is generally difficult<br />
for children under 7 to express<br />
themselves it can be concerning for<br />
parents to discover the condition.<br />
When a child does not feel good,<br />
does not eat things they like and say<br />
their head hurts the family should<br />
see a doctor. The characteristics<br />
of the pain needs to be studied,<br />
a physical and neurological<br />
examination and imaging techniques<br />
like MRI and BBT need to be done<br />
when necessary to find the possible<br />
cause of the pain.<br />
Food can trigger a migraine attack<br />
Eating habits and other factors can<br />
trigger a migraine episode. The<br />
foods and beverages consumed by<br />
migraine patients can cause them to<br />
have sudden episodes of migraines.<br />
It is important in terms of migraines<br />
to keep children away from foods<br />
like chocolate and cola.<br />
Migraines can disappear at later<br />
ages<br />
People with migraines as children<br />
can have this condition disappear<br />
at an older age. Following the<br />
treatment and medication<br />
recommended by the doctor can<br />
reduce the effects of the disease.<br />
Staying away from the things that<br />
cause migraines is extremely<br />
important. Listening to loud music<br />
and spending a lot of time in front<br />
of the computer are among factors<br />
that increase pain. Making sure your<br />
child avoids stress and gets regular<br />
exercise can also help prevent<br />
migraine episodes.<br />
Nisan 2018 29
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