What should I do if a child has a low fever and keeps complaining of headache?
Mar 27, 2023
Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Ma Yan
Introduction
If a child has a low fever and continuously complains of headache, the cause may vary. If it is due to a cold triggered by poor immunity or exposure to cold, anti-cold medications may be used as directed by a physician to clear heat and detoxify the body. If it is tuberculous meningitis, anti-tuberculosis drugs can be administered to inhibit the synthesis of Mycobacterium tuberculosis. If it is rheumatoid arthritis, anti-rheumatic medications can be used to suppress lymphocyte proliferation.
If a child has a low fever and continuously complains of headache, the treatment approach should be determined based on the underlying cause. Common causes include colds, tuberculous meningitis, rheumatoid arthritis, etc.
1. Cold
If a cold is caused by factors such as poor immunity or exposure to cold, respiratory tract infection and inflammation may develop, which can stimulate the nervous system and lead to headache. Follow medical advice to use anti-cold medications, such as pediatric paracetamol-phenyl Ephedrine granules, pediatric cold granules, or pediatric oral solution of acetaminophen and methylephedrine hydrochloride, which help clear heat and detoxify the body.
2. Tuberculous Meningitis
If the symptoms are due to tuberculous meningitis, rapid progression occurs following infection of the central nervous system. Anti-tuberculosis drugs may be used under a doctor's guidance, such as rifampicin tablets, isoniazid tablets, and ethambutol tablets, which inhibit the synthesis of Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
3. Rheumatoid Arthritis
If rheumatoid arthritis leads to neurological complications, anti-rheumatic drugs can be used under medical supervision. Commonly prescribed medications include cyclophosphamide tablets, azathioprine tablets, and methotrexate tablets, which help suppress lymphocyte proliferation.
In addition, chronic leukemia could also be a possible cause. It is recommended to seek timely medical evaluation to identify the exact cause and receive appropriate treatment.
