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Providence, RI, Sept. 03, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As the school year begins, the Association of Migraine Disorders<\/a> (AMD) is highlighting the challenges students with migraine face during the back-to-school transition. Returning to the classroom means changes in schedules, routines, and new stressors. This shift can increase the risk of migraine attacks for students.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe transition back to school can be a particularly challenging time for students with migraine,\u201d said Natalia Zorrilla, a board-certified pediatric nurse practitioner and member of AMD\u2019s Advanced Practice Provider Education Committee. \u201cAfter the more relaxed pace of summer, kids are suddenly faced with early wake-up times, a full day of classes, homework, extracurriculars, and social pressures. This change in schedule and increase in demands can be overwhelming and may trigger migraine attacks. The stress and anxiety that often come with school transitions can also make symptoms worse.\u201d<\/p>\n

Migraine in kids and teens<\/strong><\/p>\n

Migraine affects about 1 in 10 school-aged children<\/strong><\/a>. Although headache is the most recognized symptom, migraine can look different in kids\u2014making it easier to overlook. Some kids experience the classic throbbing head pain. Some may primarily complain of stomachaches, nausea, and vomiting. Other symptoms may include dizziness, tiredness, irritability, paleness, dark under-eye circles, visual aura (seeing spots, colors, kaleidoscope), or sensitivity to light, sound and smell.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Common back-to-school migraine triggers<\/strong><\/p>\n

AMD wants to help parents understand that no one trigger will \u201ccause\u201d a migraine attack. But exposure to multiple triggers can increase the risk of an attack. The most common triggers for kids are irregular and inconsistent sleep, dehydration, and changes in eating habits.<\/p>\n

\u201cCombined factors including earlier morning wake times, less sleep, prolonged time between meals, exposure to bright fluorescent lighting and noise\u2014think busy hallways and cafeterias\u2014are known to trigger an increase in migraine attacks,\u201d said Deanna Duggan, a pediatric nurse practitioner, headache specialist, and member of AMD\u2019s Advanced Practice Provider Education Committee. \u201cIncreased academic and athletic demands can also contribute to anxiety and stress.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

Other back-to-school migraine triggers:<\/strong><\/p>\n