What Causes Intermittent Vomiting And Headache In Child?

Posted on Mon, 16 Nov 2015

Question: My 4-year old son has been vomiting periodically and has been complaining of a headache for the past 18 hours or so. He has been able to sleep and tells me he has no neck pain.

Answered by Dr. Arun (10 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
better to take him to Er

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for writing to us.
Headache with vomiting after a fall even if your son says if he hadn't hurt his head warrants a medical examination and scanning if required.
This is to rule out any intracranial injury.
It is better to take him to Er without any delay.
Continue acetaminophen meanwhile for headache till you consult him.
I do hope he recovers soon
Wishing your son good health and speedy recovery.
Regards
Dr Arun

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