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Question: my 8 year old has been fighting a mild cold for a couple weeks.as my whole house just recovered from cold and cough. The past 3 days at night she is complaining of headaches and sensitivity to light with a low grade temp. at night she seems to also have a lot more nasal congestion.
the next day she is perfectly fine ,no headache or sensitivity to light and no temp.just a little sniffle.
any thoughts where the tempature headache is due to and when should I take this more seriously.
the next day she is perfectly fine ,no headache or sensitivity to light and no temp.just a little sniffle.
any thoughts where the tempature headache is due to and when should I take this more seriously.
Brief Answer:
Could be acute bacterial rhinosinusitis
Detailed Answer:
Hi..the symptoms you quote might fit into acute bacterial rhinosinusitis (ABRS). Though entire household suffering some similar illness point out towards common viral aetiology, it is unlikely that the kid is suffering from the same illness for so prolonged period.
Headache, light sensitivity and fever too point out towards the same ABRS.
She might require a course of antibiotics, preferably Amoxycillin-Clavulenate or Azithromycin.
My suggestion is that you take her to her regular paediatrician and get her evaluated and get the antibiotics prescribed.
She will be better in no time.
Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you are happy with my suggestions, rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.
Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,
Could be acute bacterial rhinosinusitis
Detailed Answer:
Hi..the symptoms you quote might fit into acute bacterial rhinosinusitis (ABRS). Though entire household suffering some similar illness point out towards common viral aetiology, it is unlikely that the kid is suffering from the same illness for so prolonged period.
Headache, light sensitivity and fever too point out towards the same ABRS.
She might require a course of antibiotics, preferably Amoxycillin-Clavulenate or Azithromycin.
My suggestion is that you take her to her regular paediatrician and get her evaluated and get the antibiotics prescribed.
She will be better in no time.
Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you are happy with my suggestions, rate the answer. Wish your kid good health.
Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
this sounds pretty accurate! .any idea why the headache and temperature come only at night?
Brief Answer:
Headache and fever- common in ABRS
Detailed Answer:
This is quite common...the headache and temperature is quite common in ABRS. These symptoms occurring only at night is also common and there is no need to worry. Please consult your paediatrician for the further management.
I wish your kid a speedy recovery. If you need any future medical consultation and suggestions, I will be glad to help. You can approach me at the following link. Please find the link below.
www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-sumanth-amperayani/67696
Headache and fever- common in ABRS
Detailed Answer:
This is quite common...the headache and temperature is quite common in ABRS. These symptoms occurring only at night is also common and there is no need to worry. Please consult your paediatrician for the further management.
I wish your kid a speedy recovery. If you need any future medical consultation and suggestions, I will be glad to help. You can approach me at the following link. Please find the link below.
www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-sumanth-amperayani/67696
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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