Daily Headaches

[PNPS]

My daughter is 16 and has headaches 3-4 times per week. We've had her tested for allergies, eyes tested, no real issues. The doctor doesn't seem to think there's a tumor, mentioned the possibility of a pituitary tumor, but not certain. She usually gets them mid day, and is trying not to use OTC drugs, and when she does they don't always work. She is able to function, but it is tiring. When she was nine another child accidentiaily bumped her in the head, she passed out, we took her to the ER, she was diagnosed with a concussion. Could this have created an issue and what can we do to help resolve it?

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

It would be advisable to consult a neurologist and also to get a CT scan of the head done.

It would be best to get her eyesight checked and to rule out sinustis as the cause of her symptoms.

Let us know what the neurologist advises and keep us posted on how she is doing.

Hope this helps.

Good luck.

[BhumikaMD]

Hi,

It would be advisable to consult a neurologist and also to get a CT scan of the head done.

It would be best to get her eyesight checked and to rule out sinustis as the cause of her symptoms.

Let us know what the neurologist advises and keep us posted on how she is doing.

Hope this helps.

Good luck.

[PNPS]

She was seen by a ER Doctor, he didn't do any scans, checked her eyes, felt her head, had her jump, touch her nose, said it was a concussion and sent her home with some instructions.

She is a straight A student, no behavior issues, does whatever she wishes, just has headaches 3-4 days a week. No memory problems or anything like that.

Thanks!

[Vanessa Lacuesta]

Hi,

Was your child examined by a neurologist right after she was bumped in the head? Were any scans done at that time? Do you have the results of the scans?
Did your child present with any memory deficits, behavioural changes at home and in school, change in scholastic performance days or months after the event?Was this assessed objectively using certain tests?

A concussion may manifest as loss of concentration,dizziness,some changes in learning behaviour that may be evident days after the event.Persistence of symptoms greater than 6 months after the concussion may lead to a postconcussion syndrome. I suggest you seek consult with a pediatric neurologist. The past history of head trauma may or may not cause the present headaches nevertheless, the history is significant.A complete medical history and neurologic examination may help classify the headaches.Some patients with a history of concussion benefit from neurologic rehabilitation therapy.

Just continue to reassure your daughter.

Keep us posted for anything.Good Luck!