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What Causes Headache And Tooth Ache?
my five year old son has been complaining of head ache for the past one week..At times he mentions that he has a tooth ache as well. off-late he also complains that he is tired...He has been weariing glasses for the past six months. Added to this, a few weeks back he fell on the back of his head. I am kind of worried...Can anybody suggest what is going on..Appreciate your feedback. Thanks.
Wed, 9 Mar 2016
Hi Dear,
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query your son have symptoms of headache and tooth ache which is due to radiating pain from an infected tooth that can cause pain in side of head due to bacteremia and septicemia. It could be due to injury to head leading to residual headaches. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to consult a dentist and get evaluated and get X-ray of concerned tooth done and start treatment either root canal treatment or extraction depending upon condition of tooth. If this is not the cause get your blood pressure monitored and start treatment accordingly. Maintain oral hygiene by brushing and flossing. Dentist may refer you to neurologist if it is related to head injury.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
Welcome to HCM.
Understanding your concern. As per your query your son have symptoms of headache and tooth ache which is due to radiating pain from an infected tooth that can cause pain in side of head due to bacteremia and septicemia. It could be due to injury to head leading to residual headaches. Need not to worry. I would suggest you to consult a dentist and get evaluated and get X-ray of concerned tooth done and start treatment either root canal treatment or extraction depending upon condition of tooth. If this is not the cause get your blood pressure monitored and start treatment accordingly. Maintain oral hygiene by brushing and flossing. Dentist may refer you to neurologist if it is related to head injury.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon.
Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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