Are there ways of preventing migraines without using medication?
Relaxation training plus biofeedback or behavioural training might be able to reduce migraines in children and teenagers. No specific diet has been shown to definitely prevent migraines in children, although eliminating some foods that trigger migraines might help. Migraine is fairly common in children and teenagers. By the time they reach puberty, somewhere around 1 in 10 young people have migraines every now and then. A migraine headache lasts at least four hours in adults and teenagers, and at least two hours in children. One typical symptom is a sudden, bad and pounding headache, usually on one side of the head. Migraines may also be associated with nausea and sensitivity to light or noise. Children could be pale and have to vomit, and they could also have abdominal pain (pain in the lower belly). Movement and activity usually make the headache worse. It is not known what causes migraines. You can read more about the different types of headache and how to tell if it is a migraine h
