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Symptom Checker


Step4: Read and complete the decision guide to learn more about your symptoms.


Headaches in Children


Great -- no head trauma. A severe or persistent headache after a bump can be a sign of a serious head injury, so it's always good to check in with the doctor if your child complains of a headache after hitting his or her head.


Are any of the following true of your child's headaches?


- They wake him or her from sleep


- They are present upon awakening in the morning


- They are associated with vomiting


Yes, one or more of these is true.


No, none of these are happening.