<prompt> If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patients description.My son is 8 and doesn t normally suffer from headaches. he woke about 10pm Australian time with a blinding headache at the back of his head, he was thrashing about and acting like a 2yr old throwing a tantrum. he goes in and out of sleep but keeps wimpering and clutching his head when he rouses. Can anyone please give me some advise. thank you. Tonya  <response>: Hi, I guess there are no other symptoms like fever vomiting visual disturbance. Acute onset headache, that too severe and awakening from sleep is something to be evaluated in detail. After examining him including blood pressure and a detailed neurological examination, we may need a brain imaging. Kindly take him to doctor. Meanwhile, you can give paracetamolibuprofen for temporary pain relief. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. 