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Headache since a week
Hello Dr. My son is 12 yrs old & has headache every now & then. Hd consulted Dr who advised some medication & if it persist he has advised to check his vision. I am afraid to take him to hospital due to corona. What can b done?
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Headache in children is most commonly due to blurred vision .
Consult nearby ophthalmologist for vision evaluation. Spectacles cant be prescribed online.
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Dr. Mayank Jain
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13 yrs exp
New Delhi
Headache can be because of various reasons and refractive error is one of them. Yes visit to ophthalmologist is required but it can be avoided in these difficult situation. Also it is better to have a online consult to really look for the causes of headache. Sinusitis is another cause
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Do not worry and get an online consultation. even if you cannot avoid near work activities for longtime
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