HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

What Causes Pain On The Finger Tips And Toes Along With Headaches In A Teenager?

Posted on Sat, 12 Aug 2017

Question: Hello my 13 year old son is experiencing pain in the tips of fingers and tips of toes and headaches and vomiting

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Seems to be due to a viral gastritis

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

I have gone carefully through your query and understand your concerns. It is possible that your son is suffering from cold stress while he has a viral infection, possibly viral gastritis. I would insist you to
-keep him warm,
-give him vitamin B complex supplements,
-give acetaminophen for the headache,
-give him (over-the-counter) lansoprazole,
-give some antiemetic like meclizine,
-give ORS (oral rehydration solution),
-give curd or yougurt.

The situation can go on for a couple of days. You would have to be patient. Let me know if I could help further.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Diptanshu Das (8 hours later)

This is like the stomach flu(is your diagnosis) I am a little confused he has no flu symptoms the vomiting only occurred once and the fingers and toes have been going on for quite some time the head only occurred for a short period of time and it was not ongoing

Answered by Dr. Diptanshu Das (3 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Stomach flu is different from flu

Detailed Answer:
Stomach flu is a lay-man's term and not a medical entity. It has no relation to flu. Flu is an entirely different entity associated with cough and cold. That is not what I mean here. I would insist you to follow the suggestions and I hope that you will see an improvement. Additionally, I would recommend you to take him to a doctor as a clinical evaluation would be helpful.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad