In Austin, March is a month full of fun activities from rodeo to SXSW to Spring Break. Then why do we often see a spike of headaches and migraines among kids? Allergies are one of the main causes, which tend to run high in March. The other cause is often associated with a five letter
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Stress, Screen Time Likely Causes for Surge in Kids’ Headaches
A recent report says that hospital ERs have seen a big increase in the number of kids and teens reporting headaches. What is causing the increase? And is there anything kids (and parents) can do to prevent them? Dr. Lindsay Elton, pediatric neurologist who specializes in headaches/migraines, says she is not surprised by the report.
Read More3 Tips To Prevent Dehydration
Dehydration robs your body of precious fluids. As temperatures rise to triple digits, the risk of becoming dehydrated is even greater. Prevention is simple…drink more fluids. Yet, research says your child likely isn’t drinking enough. In a 2015 study, more than 50% of students examined showed signs of low daily water intake. Who is most
Read MoreHow Migraines Affect Children (Different Than Adults)
While migraines affect millions of adults and children, the symptoms can appear differently for the two populations. Here are 5 examples how migraine affects children differently than adults: The head pain may affect the whole head rather than just one side. Attacks are shorter, sometimes lasting less than an hour. The headache may disappear but
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