An 8-year-old child presents to the emergency room with a severe unilateral, throbbing headache. She is lying on the gurney with her eyes closed while holding her head. She denies ever having this kind of headache in the past. She complains of sensitivity to light and noise. An appropriate history question to ask the parent would be:

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The child's symptoms are suggestive of a migraine headache, which can be influenced by family history and can sometimes be associated with systemic symptoms like fever. Asking about potential triggers is also relevant but less directly related to the immediate medical history needed for diagnosis.

An 8-Year-Old Child Presents to the Emergency Room with a Severe