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Published in final edited form as: J Child Neurol. 2015 Dec 29;31(12):1412–1420. doi: 10.1177/0883073815620673

Table 2.

Signs/ symptoms associated with headaches in younger or nonverbal children

Changes in mood	Changes in behavior	Physical examination findings
Irritability Restlessness	Failure to thrive Stagnation or loss in developmental milestones Poor educational performance due to impaired concentration/-memory Behavioral problems Excessive sleepiness	Unexpected increase in head circumference Abnormally patent or bulging fontanel Papilledema Restricted upgaze Cranial nerve palsies Motor abnormalities