- Waking up in the middle of the night due to a headache or an increasing frequency and intensity of headaches can be signs of a potentially serious condition.
- Vomiting in the early morning or during the night alongside headaches is a concerning symptom that warrants medical evaluation.
Migraines can cause headaches and vomiting during the night, so these symptoms are not always indicative of a more severe illness. - Warning signs that require urgent medical attention include sudden severe headache, vomiting, personality or behavior changes, weakness, vision problems, seizures, and neurological deficits.
- Most headaches in children are related to mild or primary headache disorders like migraines or tension-type headaches, but persistent or worsening symptoms need professional evaluation.
- Regular communication and monitoring by healthcare providers can help differentiate between benign and serious causes of headaches in children.
Headache or Something More?
Is your child's headache more than just a headache?

Deborah Rukin Gold, MD, Pediatric Neurology