Question
My daughter is 8 years old and has been experiencing dizziness and nausea this year. Sometimes she feels exhausted all over. What should I do?
Answer
The genetic pattern of migraines has not yet been determined. It is advisable to go to the hospital for a Brain Electroencephalogram (EEG) and CT scan to rule out organic diseases, which may also cause tension-type headaches. With the heavy academic pressure, parents should be cautious not to put too much pressure on their children or be overly didactic. Children need good sleep and regular exercise. Since the distribution of family members and crypto- transmission (hidden inheritance) differ, it falls under the category of autosomal dominant inheritance with incomplete penetrance. However, some scholars believe that the rate of advantage in crypto- transmission (hidden inheritance) is also incomplete. In summary, migraines are indeed genetic, but the exact genetic pattern remains uncertain.