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I would be happy to attempt to answer any questions about general pediatric topics, either medical issues or behavioral issues. This would include all the various questions one receives in a busy pediatric practice. I`m a board certified pediatrician in northern Michigan and have been in practice for over 15 years. I enjoy the teaching role I have in our practice and would enjoy the opportunity to help others with their pediatric problems.

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Pediatrics - Lingering headache in 5 year old

Expert: David Olson, MD - 11/2/2009

Question
My 5 year old daughter is complaining of a constant pain in the forehead for 15 days now. It changes intensities and is at the center of the forehead and sometimes to the sides of the temples.
She is normal until it is very high in intensity. Motrin(ibuprofen) relieves her temporarily.
Showed to the doctor, he asked us to wait for 2 more week, but did all the ENT checkup and he said not sign of any infection.
What to do? Can you suggest a cause according to your experience, that we could have our doctor look into more deeply!!
Thanks and waiting for your advice...

Answer
Hi, Ojasvi,

A previously healthy child this age, with no family history of migraines (I don't know this), and a haeadache for two weeks, probably needs an imaging study of the brain. A CT scan or MRI could be used to eliminate the possibility of serious problems in the brain.

Ask your doctor if this seems appropriate.

Good luck, Dr. Olson

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