If you’re a parent, you’ll be quite familiar with complaints of headache by your child. Often it’s because they’ve not been drinking enough water or have been spending too much time staring at a screen. However, persistent headaches or migraines in children could be the sign of an underlying problem. Consultant Paediatrician and Paediatric Neurologist from the University of Malaya Dr Fong Choong Yi explains when parents should be concerned.

<p>If you&rsquo;re a parent, you&rsquo;ll be quite familiar with complaints of headache by your child. Often it&rsquo;s because they&rsquo;ve not been drinking enough water or have been spending too much time staring at a screen. However, persistent headaches or migraines in children could be the sign of an underlying problem. Consultant Paediatrician and Paediatric Neurologist from the University of Malaya Dr Fong Choong Yi explains when parents should be concerned.</p>

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