What Causes Headaches And Nausea In A 12 Year Old Child?

Posted on Thu, 30 Jun 2016

Question: My daughter is 12 and suffering from headache, light headedness, nausea, and discomfort under her ribs on her left side. No fever. To nauseous to eat. This has been since 5/27 around 8pm mtn time. Last period was Monday 5/23. She has seasonal allergies which is why I gave her benadryl. Her nausea developed today.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Pradeep Kumar Jain (51 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Observe and investigation may be needed if symptoms persist

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Thanks for asking on this platform

Headache,nausea and mild discomfort below the rib can be there as a premonitory symptoms of any disease(gastritis,urinary tract or stomach infection) or may be nonspecific (not associated with any significant illness and improves over two to three days).
Here I would like to give her symptomatic treatment (Tylenol for headache,some acid reducing agent and medicine for nausea like ranitidine,ondensetron)and observe her for worsening or improvement of symptoms.
If symptoms persist or worsen,get her evaluated by a pediatrician as she may need to be investigated and managed accordingly.

I hope this helps.
I shall be glad to help you out in case you have any more doubts.
Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Pradeep Kumar Jain (10 minutes later)

She had Zofran prescribed from a previous illness. (a stomach bug months ago) I gave her that.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Pradeep Kumar Jain (42 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Zofran will help

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for follow up

Zofran contains ondensetron which decreases nausea and vomiting.
You may continue with the same.Please consult your physician in case of significant problem.

Regards

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar