Non-pharmacological treatment of headache in children | |
• Objective examination and reassurance. | |
• Exclude other underlying disorder e.g. stress, psychogenic factors (problems at home, school or / and among peers), depression, depression, anxiety, refraction anomalies, strabismus, over-strained eyes (computer work / games), oromandibular dysfunction, sinusitis, posture anomaly, passive / active smoking and inappropriate lifestyle. | |
• Exclude medication-overuse headache. | |
• Inform about disease mechanisms so that both child and parents understand it. | |
• Minimize or eliminate triggers, e.g. stress or poor posture during schoolwork. |