Symptoms Of An Abdominal Migraine

Loss Of Appetite

A loss of appetite occurs when children don’t feel well, which doesn’t make it easy to narrow down the issue. This is one symptom parents notice almost immediately. The affected child might start by pushing away a meal after only a few bites, often saying they’re not hungry and feel full. Then they won’t ask for a snack later, and they often don't want their next meal either. It’s usually obvious after a missed meal and the lack of desire for any snacks that something is wrong, but a loss of appetite by itself can mean anything. If it comes with lethargy, fatigue, and stomach pains, parents should call the doctor and ask about an abdominal migraine. Remember this type of migraine does not typically affect a child’s head or cause headaches. It’s strictly pain that lasts anywhere from a few hours to a few days and is isolated to their stomach.

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