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Suggest Treatment For Severe Headache In The Frontal Region
Question: My seven year old son woke up with a severe headache in the frontal region. he had some nausea and mild vomiting. he is constantly crying and seems disoriented . he has never really had many headaches before
he also had some mucous discharge from his nose. My family has a some isolated cases of juvenile diabetes and I am wondering if this could be a sign. also 3 years ago he fell off a boat and had a concussion but h as had no signs since then
he also had some mucous discharge from his nose. My family has a some isolated cases of juvenile diabetes and I am wondering if this could be a sign. also 3 years ago he fell off a boat and had a concussion but h as had no signs since then
Brief Answer:
unlikely to be presenting as diabetes
Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome
I appreciate your concern
He needs to be assessed for neck stiffness, signs of meningeal irritation and focal neurological deficits associated with these symptoms. Based on this it could be decided whether to manage him conservatively or advise further investigations including blood counts, CT scan , lumbar puncture for CSF examination and culture. Based on your description of the symptoms, diabetes is unlikely though blood sugar can be done to rule out a markedly elevated blood sugar. I would advise you to take him to an E.R near you. You can give him tylenol or ibuprofen for now.
Wishing you best of health
Thanks
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unlikely to be presenting as diabetes
Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome
I appreciate your concern
He needs to be assessed for neck stiffness, signs of meningeal irritation and focal neurological deficits associated with these symptoms. Based on this it could be decided whether to manage him conservatively or advise further investigations including blood counts, CT scan , lumbar puncture for CSF examination and culture. Based on your description of the symptoms, diabetes is unlikely though blood sugar can be done to rule out a markedly elevated blood sugar. I would advise you to take him to an E.R near you. You can give him tylenol or ibuprofen for now.
Wishing you best of health
Thanks
Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action.
For future follow up / correspondence you may ask me directly at the link given below
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=68107
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