Suggest Treatment For Fever, Neck Pain, Vomiting And Headache In A Child

Posted on Tue, 27 Dec 2016

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Question : I am caring for my five year old granddaughter. She has 101.7 fever, neck pain, it hurts to turn her head. Also is throwing up. Has had water to drink and grape juice.

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (47 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Urgent medical attention needed.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

Although most frequently children get fever due to viral infections, the given symptoms raise concern. Meningitis needs to be ruled out and you need to see a pediatrician urgently for the same.

Please do not ignore. This could be serious.

Regards

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