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Can Strep Throat Cause Severe Headaches In A Child?

My daughter was diagnosed with strep throat yesterday and given a shot in her buttocks . She came home today very tired and had a headache. We gave her Tylenol and three hours later she still has a bad headache. Is this part of strep throat. Right after meds she went to sleep for a couple hours which is unusual for her. She is 9
Mon, 18 Mar 2019
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Hi,

Headache can be due to infection and overall stress3body due to strep throat. Tiredness and excessive sleepiness can be due to infection as well as a possibility of rising body temperature due to infection.

You should once check her fever. Also, consult an Emergency or a Physician and get a course of antibiotics and Acetaminophen that is Tylenol for relief. Doing warm salt water gargles will also help.

Give her soft foods and plenty of water. Let her take sufficient rest.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Honey Arora, Dentist
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Can Strep Throat Cause Severe Headaches In A Child?

Hi, Headache can be due to infection and overall stress3body due to strep throat. Tiredness and excessive sleepiness can be due to infection as well as a possibility of rising body temperature due to infection. You should once check her fever. Also, consult an Emergency or a Physician and get a course of antibiotics and Acetaminophen that is Tylenol for relief. Doing warm salt water gargles will also help. Give her soft foods and plenty of water. Let her take sufficient rest. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Honey Arora, Dentist