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Persistent/recurrent

headache

Facts

Headaches are very common and most children with a headache will not have a brain tumour.
Most children with a headache due to a brain tumour will have other signs or symptoms – these should be looked for carefully.

Headaches caused by a brain tumour:

Will usually be persistent, occurring on most days.
Will usually be accompanied by vomiting or another symptom.
May wake the child up or occur particularly when they wake up.
May make the child confused, disorientated, excessively tired, and/or they may be less alert/responsive at the same time as the headache.

In this age group, some children will not be able to describe how they feel or may have difficulty. Children with a headache may hold their head or neck, or try to keep their head very still. They may seem withdrawn, unsettled or agitated.