Suggest treatment for severe headache in a child
Patient: my 8yr old son was fine all day sunday, then came in @ 4pm and took a nap until 6pm and woke up with severe headache and then started throwing up. He complained all that night of his head and stomach hurting. Yesterday the vomitting stopped but the headache and stomach pain was still there but not as intense. Today he is fine and eating again. What do you think this was? Doctor: Hi,He had any similar episodes or any history of migraine in the past?  Headache, abdominal discomfort and vomiting can suggest a viral illness or early gastroenteritis. Sometimes migraine also can have a similar presentation, although here abdominal pain is less common. Anyhow, as he is getting better now, we need not worry now. Give paracetamol or ibuprofen for pain if needed. If symptoms does not clear out in 2-3 days, kindly take him to  a pediatrician.Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.  Regards, Dr. Muhammed Aslam T. K., Pediatrician