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What Causes Lightheadedness And Weakness In A Child?

My 11 year old son is complaining of being lightheaded and feeling weak. He s been taking tamiflu for the past 11 days. He was exposed to the flu. Or is it just that he hasn t been eating well? Yesterday he only ate some cereal and part of a hamburger for lunch. I don t think he had any dinner, just snacks.
Thu, 26 Mar 2015
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Hello. I just read through your question.
The most common cause for lightheadedness is mild dehydration. It is likely that he is not taking enough fluids. Increased hydration will help alleviate the problem.
Additionally, Tamiflu is typically taken for 10 days, not more. I recommend double checking the directions with your doctor.
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What Causes Lightheadedness And Weakness In A Child?

Hello. I just read through your question. The most common cause for lightheadedness is mild dehydration. It is likely that he is not taking enough fluids. Increased hydration will help alleviate the problem. Additionally, Tamiflu is typically taken for 10 days, not more. I recommend double checking the directions with your doctor.