Head injuries are very common in children. Most head injuries in children are minor and do not cause any serious sequelae. The most common mechanisms of head injuries include falls (most common), sports, motor vehicle accidents, projectile (i.e., a toy is thrown and hits a child in the head), bike accidents, and assaults. There are...

What is it? A headache is any pain to the head, specifically anywhere above the line that connects your eyes and your ears.    It is a very common complaint in children and adolescents. For the most part, a headache is not a serious symptom.  It is most commonly caused by fever, stress, dehydration, and...