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Why Does My 13 Year Old Have Fever And Headache?

My 13 yr old was sent home drone school today because he had a headache and did not feel well. He came home and slept for 3hrs woke up feeling dizzy extreme headache and 103.2 temp. Should I take him to the er or just wait it out and see if he gets better
Wed, 12 Oct 2016
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Hi, thanks for asking from HCM.

I can understand your concern. As your son is having fever with headache, dizziness, it could be "Viral Fever". You must consult doctor to get blood investigations to confirm diagnosis.

He will advise
: haemoglobin, total leucocyte count, differential leucocyte count to know the type of infection
: If you are from India and neighbour countries, get dengue serology done.
: Peripheral smear will rule out malaria.

The treatment of fever is simple
: Tablet Paracetamol according to his body weight
: Plenty of fluids by oral route. If oral intake is less, the doctor might give intravenous fluids (normal saline, ringer lactate).
: To bring temperature down, applying cold compresses is advised.
: Give him good nutritional diet to increase immunity.
: Some physicians also prescribe vitamin B complex and vitamin C to enhance immunity.

Hope it will help you. Still in doubt, do let me know.
Thanks. Take care.
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Why Does My 13 Year Old Have Fever And Headache?

Hi, thanks for asking from HCM. I can understand your concern. As your son is having fever with headache, dizziness, it could be Viral Fever . You must consult doctor to get blood investigations to confirm diagnosis. He will advise : haemoglobin, total leucocyte count, differential leucocyte count to know the type of infection : If you are from India and neighbour countries, get dengue serology done. : Peripheral smear will rule out malaria. The treatment of fever is simple : Tablet Paracetamol according to his body weight : Plenty of fluids by oral route. If oral intake is less, the doctor might give intravenous fluids (normal saline, ringer lactate). : To bring temperature down, applying cold compresses is advised. : Give him good nutritional diet to increase immunity. : Some physicians also prescribe vitamin B complex and vitamin C to enhance immunity. Hope it will help you. Still in doubt, do let me know. Thanks. Take care.