What Causes Tension and Migraine Headaches?
Sometimes a headache is just a part of another illness, such as a cold or flu or strep throat. When you get better, the headache gets better, too. If you’re not sick, other triggers may cause a headache. For example, staying up too late, skipping a meal, or playing in the hot sun too long can set off a headache. Excitement about a special event or worry about something (a school exam, for instance) can also cause headaches. Some kids get headaches from riding in a car or bus or from straining their eyes by spending too much time watching TV or using a computer. Strong odors, such as perfume, smoke, fumes, or the smell of a new car or carpet, can start a headache. Some foods can cause headaches in some kids, such as bacon, bologna, and hot dogs. The caffeine in sodas, chocolate, coffee, and tea may cause headaches, too. Kids don’t need caffeine, so it’s a good idea to limit it in your diet. Sometimes no one knows why a kid gets headaches, but if you get them, chances are someone in your
