Persistent/recurrent
headache
Facts
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Headaches are very common, and most teenagers with a headache will not have a brain tumour.
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Most teenagers 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:
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Will usually be persistent, occurring on most days.
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Will usually be accompanied by vomiting.
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May wake the teenager up or occur particularly when they wake up.
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May make the teenager confused, disorientated, excessively tired, and/or may be less alert/responsive at the same time as the headache.
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