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What Causes Fever, Vomiting And Sensitivity To Light In A 6 Year Old?

6yr old had a tic deep in head two weeks ago...it looks ok no redness nothing....he s been having fever of 102.4. - 101.8. Since mid nite last nite....he threw up a few times but stoped early this morning...eyes are very sensitive to light....his fever now 101.8. Been giving Advil every 3-4 hrs
Fri, 25 Jul 2014
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Hi...i feel you should see a pediatrician immediately as this could be a sign of Rickettsial infection, especially after the tick bite, and also as the eyes are very sensitive to light, we need to rule out meningitis.
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Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,
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What Causes Fever, Vomiting And Sensitivity To Light In A 6 Year Old?

Hi...i feel you should see a pediatrician immediately as this could be a sign of Rickettsial infection, especially after the tick bite, and also as the eyes are very sensitive to light, we need to rule out meningitis. Hope my answer was helpful for you. I am happy to help any time. Further clarifications and consultations on Health care magic are welcome. If you do not have any clarifications, you can close the discussion and rate the answer. Wish your kid good health. Dr. Sumanth MBBS., DCH., DNB (Paed).,