What Causes Headaches Along With Vomiting And Cold Feet In Children?

Posted on Fri, 21 Aug 2015

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Question : My daughter age 5yrs, suffering from headaches by last night 7PM and having temperature of 101deg. F. Last night she had take very small amount of food in dinner, but from today's morning she hasn't take anything till now (7PM). whatever she has take, she vomit all those thing. last 4hrs before it was found that her feet getting very cold, then I was rubbed her feet by applying mustard oil. Please suggest what to do ?

Answered by Dr. Dr. Pradeep Kumar Jain (27 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
In case of persistent vomiting get her evaluated by a pediatrician

Detailed Answer:
Hello

I understand your concern.

Headache and vomiting both these symptoms are commonly associated with fever.The most common cause of fever in this age is some viral infection.Vomiting can be due to associated gastritis.

If vomiting is persistent and her oral acceptance is poor;she may need intravenous medication for vomiting and supplementation of fluid to prevent dehydration or hypoglycemia.
The other less common cause of fever with headache and vomiting can be due to brain infection(less likely but should be ruled out by clinical examination).

So I would suggest you to get her to a pediatrician for antiemetic injection to prevent further vomiting episodes and IV fluid(if needed).Also neurological assessment would be needed to rule out any possibility of brain infection.

Wishing for your baby's speedy recovery.
Please let me know if you have any more query.
Regards

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