What to do about headaches in children aged 6 to 12

Children aged 6 to 12 with headache should go to the hospital for examination in time and be treated under doctor’s guidance, including medication and surgery. There are many causes of headache in children aged 6 to 12 years old, the common ones are sinusitis, viral encephalitis, cervical spondylosis, etc. It needs to be examined according to the specific symptoms, such as cranial CT, nasal CT, electroencephalogram, blood routine, cervical CT and other tests to confirm the diagnosis. Only after the cause is clarified can treatment be directed at the cause. If it is caused by sinusitis, you can use antibacterial and anti-inflammatory drugs to treat the acute exacerbation, such as cephalosporin, tinidazole, metronidazole, etc., and use decongestive drugs to relieve nasal congestion, such as hydroxymethazoline. In severe cases, combined with hormonal drug treatment, conservative treatment has no obvious effect, can be surgical treatment. If it is viral encephalitis, it needs to be treated with antiviral drugs, such as ganciclovir and vasiclovir. If it is cervical spondylosis, it can be treated by massage, acupuncture, traction, etc. Normally, do more outdoor exercise, reduce the contact of electronic products, and develop a correct study posture. There are many causes of headaches in children, if the symptoms persist, worsen or appear combined symptoms, it is recommended to go to the hospital in time, a clear diagnosis, under the guidance of the doctor for treatment, so as to avoid delaying the condition.