HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

Child Suffering From Migraines, Mild Headache, Nose Bleeds. What Could Be Causing This?

my 5 year old son has suffered migraines for 2 years. happening 3 -4 times each year. he also suffers mild headaches fortnightly. he also has frequent nose bleeds . my doctor has referred us to get his sinus checked but we are on the non urgent list. its been 4 months and havnt heard from the hospital yet should i demand he gets looked at sooner? what could be causing this???
Wed, 6 Mar 2013
Report Abuse
Psychiatrist,  's  Response
Hello bearpatten
Welcome to Health Care Magic

It is very uncommon to have migraine at 5 year old male child, but it can happen at earlier age also. As he is also having nasal bleed it is must to get any ENT pathology ruled out especially Chronic Sinusitis which may present with headache.
Also he should be shown to some good Neurologist, and get his EEG done because frequent headache in a young child may be a clinical manifestation of epilepsy.
Secondly his blood investigations should be done, any evidence of Hyperlipedemia to be ruled out as micro emboli may lodge in blood vessels and can cause headache.

Don't waste the precious time and get the child checked to a good doctor.
Thanks
Take care
I find this answer helpful

1 Doctor agrees with this answer

Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Recent questions on Sinusitis


Loading Online Doctors....
Child Suffering From Migraines, Mild Headache, Nose Bleeds. What Could Be Causing This?

Hello bearpatten Welcome to Health Care Magic It is very uncommon to have migraine at 5 year old male child, but it can happen at earlier age also. As he is also having nasal bleed it is must to get any ENT pathology ruled out especially Chronic Sinusitis which may present with headache. Also he should be shown to some good Neurologist, and get his EEG done because frequent headache in a young child may be a clinical manifestation of epilepsy. Secondly his blood investigations should be done, any evidence of Hyperlipedemia to be ruled out as micro emboli may lodge in blood vessels and can cause headache. Don t waste the precious time and get the child checked to a good doctor. Thanks Take care