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Can Toddlers Get Migraines?

My 4 year old always complains of being cold and headaches. She has been diagnosed with sensory issues, more oral and loud noises. She has been tested for lead, diabetes, thyroid issues, x - ray for sinus issues. We have an appointment for and eye exam tomorrow. I suffer from migraines and it runs in my family, Can 4 yr olds get migraines? My dad had brain cancer for many years. Any other advice you can give me?
Thu, 13 Jul 2017
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Thanks for consulting at Healthcare Magic.
Unfortunately, migraine is very common in children. It’s been reported in kids as young as 18 months old. Half of all migraine sufferers have their first attack before the age of 12.
Combination of genetic and environmental factors contribute to etiology of migraine.
A child who has one parent with migraine has a 50% chance of inheriting it, and if both parents have migraine, the chances rise to 75%. More than half of migraine sufferers have a close relative with the disease.
I would suggest you to continue followup with your doctor as he is ruling out other causes of headache like sinusitis, ophthalmic correction etc. step by step by advising various investigations.
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Can Toddlers Get Migraines?

Thanks for consulting at Healthcare Magic. Unfortunately, migraine is very common in children. It’s been reported in kids as young as 18 months old. Half of all migraine sufferers have their first attack before the age of 12. Combination of genetic and environmental factors contribute to etiology of migraine. A child who has one parent with migraine has a 50% chance of inheriting it, and if both parents have migraine, the chances rise to 75%. More than half of migraine sufferers have a close relative with the disease. I would suggest you to continue followup with your doctor as he is ruling out other causes of headache like sinusitis, ophthalmic correction etc. step by step by advising various investigations.