Saloni is a 13-year-old girl who loves to dance. But she started getting dizzy spells and headaches, especially during dancing and with loud music. The chirpy, energetic girl became withdrawn and easily irritated. Her parents were worried. What had happened to Saloni?
Vestibular migraine is a condition that often goes unnoticed, especially in children. Unlike traditional migraines, typically associated with severe headaches, these young patients experience sudden bouts of dizziness lasting from a few minutes to several hours. These episodes can be accompanied by nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, and even visual disturbances like flashing lights. Unfortunately, because the symptoms can be so varied and non-specific, vestibular migraine in children is frequently misdiagnosed or overlooked.
