Why do people get headaches and migraines? A child neurologist explains the science of head pain and how to treat it

By: Katherine Cobb-Pitstick, University of Pittsburgh, The Conversation

Outlets: The Conversation

Published: December 1, 2025

Words: 966

Last Updated: 1 month, 1 week ago

By Katherine Cobb-Pitstick, University of Pittsburgh

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to CuriousKidsUS@theconversation.com.

Why do people get headaches? – Evie V., age 10, Corpus Christi, Texas

Whether sharp and stabbing or dull and throbbing, a headache can ruin your day. But your brain doesn’t actually feel pain. So what is going on …

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