What causes headaches and low grade fever in a child?
Patient: Hi my daughter is 6 years old and typically very healthy. lately shes been complaining of headaches often. shes also had a low grade fever on and off for a week or so (around 100) Yesterday she had a nose bleed, and has had 2 others in the past couple of months. I am thinking its just allergies, but just wondering if there is a possibility it could be anything else that should concern me. Doctor: Hi,Headache and fever without any other associated symptoms like cough, throat pain, abdominal pain, dysuria usually indicates viral fever, that just need paracetamol, bed rest and plenty of oral fluids for few days. But since it is there for 1 week, I would prefer getting a blood and urine routine done after examining her. This is to look for any focus of infection that might need antibiotic therapy.Episodic nose bleed is most commonly secondary to nose pricking habit or mucosal dryness. Allergy can be contributing factor for dryness, but usually is associated with frequent sneezing, itching and nasal discharge also. In recurrent cases, I used to get a blood routine done to rule out low platelet count as a cause. Your doctor will guide you.Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Regards, Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician