Is the hit on my son's head causing him to get sick?

Question

Hello doctor,

My son is two years old. We took our son to the ER (emergency room) today with a fever and a rash on his body. They diagnosed him with a viral infection. After four to five days, we came back home. He threw up two more times and acted weak when talking with family at the time of the visit. We did not mention the following last night: he got a hit on his head. My family members said we should see the doctor because the diagnosis can be different.

Should I take him back to the ER, or is there something that I should be looking for, a different disease than just a viral infection?

Please suggest.

Thank you.

Answer 1

Hello,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

I read your query and can understand your concern.

Do not panic, but this is important. It would have been better if you could have given us the chronological order of all the symptoms your kid was having. Being only two years old and unable to express his issues completely, please notice all the signs or symptoms you think are different from routine and discuss them with the doctor. As of now, what I understand is that you forgot to mention to the doctor that the kid had hit his head, which might be due to a headache also. After returning home, he started vomiting, which is not a very good symptom considering the head-banging episode. Though viral infection can lead to spread, leading to complications that reach the meninges. Right now, I cannot comment and scare you without knowing the whole history of the kid's condition.

So I request you to please observe him for any more vomiting, neck stiffness, changes in consciousness or mood, or fever for at least 24 hours. If these are present, rush to the ER (emergency room). Always feel free to rule out any risk or severe underlying condition. Your kid may have a simple viral infection, which is mostly associated with fever, headaches, and vomiting due to a gaseous tendency. So do not panic, but be vigilant

I hope this answers your query.

Let me know if I need to assist you further.

Thank you.