Personal Injury Blog

Brain Injury in Kids May Lead to Headaches for Months after

December 18th, 2011
Brain Injury in Kids

The researchers monitored more than 400 children who had suffered a brain injury that required treatment in an emergency room

Brain injury in kids may be the reason to suffer from headaches for months after the injury.  These children are more likely to suffer headaches for as long as a year after the injury compared to those children who suffer body injuries.  Those results are not exactly surprising to San Diego brain injury lawyers, but they do confirm the complexity involved in treating brain injuries in children.

The study was conducted by researchers at the Seattle Children’s Research Institute.  The researchers monitored more than 400 children who had suffered a brain injury that required treatment in an emergency room.  Overall, 402 children in the study suffered from a mild injury, and 60 children had a moderate or severe brain injury.  Most of these brain injuries were caused in accidents due to sports, slip and fall accidents as well as car accidents.  Researchers compared the injuries in these children to those children who were taken to the emergency room suffering arm injuries.

Parents and caregivers of children with brain injuries were required to keep a record of any headaches reported by the children over a period of time.  The results were not so surprising.  After the first 3 months, 43 out of every 100 children who experienced a mild brain injury continued to suffer headaches.  37 out of every 100 children who had suffered severe or moderate brain injuries continued to report headaches after 3 months.  However, in comparison, 26 out of every 100 children who had experienced an arm injury, suffered headaches after 3 months.  Girls seem to be at an especially high risk of suffering headaches after a brain injury.

San Diego brain injury lawyers are not exactly surprised by those results, but they do indicate the continued suffering for children who have a brain injury.  Headaches can severely impact a child’s ability to perform well in school, and affect his studies.  Children who suffer persistent headaches because of a brain injury are more likely to drop out of sports, music classes and other recreational activities that could trigger headaches.

Researchers say that they are not surprised that children suffer headaches for months after a brain injury.  However, they are at a loss to explain the gender divide in headaches after a brain injury.  It may have something to do with the fact that women are at a higher risk of migraines than men, because of hormonal factors.  These hormonal factors also possibly impact the appearance of headaches after a brain injury.  The disparity in headaches between boys and girls could also have something to do with the way male and female brains develop.

Posted by at 1:02 pm: No comments

Leave a reply



Share This Page With A Friend
Find The Reeves Law Group On

Latest Review

The Reeves Law Group
Excellent, highly recommended

"I was very pleased with my overall experience with The Reeves Law Group. The staff was friendly and helpful, and my attorney was skillful and aggressive in getting an excellent settlement recovery for me, including reimbursement for my lost income."

 - Camilla C. Castagna 5.0

FreeConsultation

24 Hours
EASY & CONFIDENTIAL CLICK HERE ›
SPEAK TO A LAWYER NOW
1-800-644-8000

Client Testimonials

  • "I would recommend The Reeves Law Group to my family and friends for attorney representation of any bodily injury claims they might have..."

    — C.O., Los Angeles

  • "I cannot thank this firm enough. The attorneys and support staff were caring, attentive and diligent at every step of the way and produced an outstanding result in the case."

    — M.N., Orange County

  • "I am very happy with $981,932.68 The Reeves Law Group obtained for me for injuries I suffered in an automobile accident. The legal representation provided by the Reeves staff was excellent..."

    — G.D., Ventura County

  • "I appreciate the level of excellence and compassion put forth in my case. This law firm made what was stressful in the beginning a non-stressful case in the end. Thank you!"

    — J.H., Riverside

  • "I was very happy with attorney Pakiz of your office, who worked very diligently and was very courteous with me. I would not hesitate to call on or recommend your office in the future."

    — T.M., Orange County

  • "I would refer The Reeves Law Group to friends and family."

    — J.K., San Diego County

  • "I found the attorneys to be compassionate for my needs and tenacious against the insurance company representatives, while working to achieve an outstanding settlement result."

    — F.H., Los Angeles County

  • "Dear Mr. Reeves: Your representation and guidance during the pendency of my injury case are very much appreciated..."

    — A.C., Santa Ana

  • "I received great service and am very happy with the way your firm handled my case."

    — J.F., Orange County

  • "Great job on the whole process. It was a fast process, and there was always someone for me to talk to."

    — D. H., Rialto

  • "We came to you from another law firm that didn't help. Your offices made us feel like we were your only clients. Thank you so much for the terrific service!"

    — R.L. and E.L., Orange County

  • "Great job - great damages recovery! Thank you Mr. Reeves and staff for quality legal representation and results in my personal injury case."

    — M.I., Riverside County

Helpful Links

Our Blog Over 3,000 Articles Daily articles on Personal injury news & analysis
Click Here ►
Our Guarantee If there is no recovery you don't pay a fee
Learn More ►
Video Library A helpful resource for your injury case
Click Here ►