Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Could Cause Sore Throat, Headache And Transient Numbness In A Child?

My 12 year old daughter has had a sore throat for 2 days, no fever but now has a one sided headache with transient numbness in her right hand lasting about 2 mins. it had also been numb on her nose. All of the numbness moved after about 2 mins. the hand numbness moved up her arm and the nose numbness moved down her cheek ans jaw. All the time still having a headach and sore throat.
Wed, 12 Mar 2014
Report Abuse
Pediatrician, Pulmonology ,  's  Response
Hi,

I suggest to get her evaluated by ENT-pediatrician for serious upper respiratory tract problems and to get treated properly.

I also suggest to get her evaluate by neurologist-pediatrician to rule out neurological problems.

Dr.Sonila
I find this answer helpful
Note: For further queries related to your child health, Talk to a Pediatrician. Click here to Book a Consultation.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 
Loading Online Doctors....
What Could Cause Sore Throat, Headache And Transient Numbness In A Child?

Hi, I suggest to get her evaluated by ENT-pediatrician for serious upper respiratory tract problems and to get treated properly. I also suggest to get her evaluate by neurologist-pediatrician to rule out neurological problems. Dr.Sonila