Pressure headaches

[ari246]

my daughter is 13 years old she got sick on March 5th with a sore throat, cought, and stuffy nose.  She went to the dr and was given medication for 5 days.  On March 10 I notice she was still ill and took her to the Doctoer. she began with the following symptoms   pressure headachs left middle right side all day (forehead), sensitive to light, dizziness, fatigue. I noticed she has Inflammation  in the back of the knees. Abdominal pain, Sore throat, stuffy nose  pressure on eyes and stomach hurts these symptoms come and go

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
I cannot confirm anything without examination but it sounds like sinus headaches.They can be due to sinusitis or nasal congestion that your daughter is having.The sinuses are air-filled spaces lined with mucous membranes surrounding the forehead, cheeks and eyes. Healthy sinuses allow mucus to drain and air to circulate throughout the nasal passages. When sinuses become inflamed, these areas get blocked and mucus cannot drain. This lack of proper sinus drainage can lead to infection.

Give her plenty of fluids throughout the day and ask her to inhale steam as many times as possible. Inhaling steam from a bowl of hot (but not boiling water) may help to soften, and loosen, the build up of mucus in her nose.
She can use an over-the-counter (OTC) decongestant combined with an anti-inflammatory analgesic (pain reliever) like Ibuprofen. However, you should not use decongestants for more than 5-7 days at a time. Some chronic cases may need oral steroids or steroid nasal sprays and antibiotics. These can be taken only after prescription.

If the symptoms persist then pls get it evaluated from a physician and get migraine ruled out.

Hope it helps.Take care and pls do keep me posted on how your daughter is doing or if you have any additional queries.Warm regards.