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What Causes Constant And Severe Headache After Wearing Braces In A Teenager?
Question: Hi I have a client, XXXXXXX she is 13 years old, was playing soccer but stopped and 3 mths ago she had braces put on and 3 weeks into wearing the braces, XXXXXXX started getting really bad Headaches and the headaches never left. She had the braces taken off thinking that would stop the headaches and headaches absolutely will not go away.
she has missed so much school the mother is pulling her out of school.
scale of 1-10, her headaches are usually 8, and when i massage her sometimes it goes down to 6, but headaches never go away. do you think you can help me?
mother also took XXXXXXX to Duke University, to check for tumors in her brain and nothing showed up.
she has missed so much school the mother is pulling her out of school.
scale of 1-10, her headaches are usually 8, and when i massage her sometimes it goes down to 6, but headaches never go away. do you think you can help me?
mother also took XXXXXXX to Duke University, to check for tumors in her brain and nothing showed up.
Brief Answer:
Physical therapy may help. Pediatric neurologist consultation.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
Since imaging studies didn't reveal any structural changes of the Zoey's brain that may explain her headaches, primary headaches such migraine, tension type etc. should be considered.
A Pediatrician neurologist consultation is necessary to achieve a correct diagnosis.
Since massage helps in reducing pain, physical therapy ( neck muscles traction procedures ) should help in improving her pain further,
Use of ibuprofen also should be considered.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Greetings.
Physical therapy may help. Pediatric neurologist consultation.
Detailed Answer:
Hello and thanks for using HCM.
I have read your question and understand your concerns.
Since imaging studies didn't reveal any structural changes of the Zoey's brain that may explain her headaches, primary headaches such migraine, tension type etc. should be considered.
A Pediatrician neurologist consultation is necessary to achieve a correct diagnosis.
Since massage helps in reducing pain, physical therapy ( neck muscles traction procedures ) should help in improving her pain further,
Use of ibuprofen also should be considered.
Hope you found the answer helpful.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Greetings.
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Dr. Sonia Raina
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