What will a paediatrition do and what will he looking for?

[ItalianLady]

DD has seen 2 doctors after complaining of a constant headache for over a week. Told to take ibuprofen and see an optician. Ibuprofen isn't helping and her eyes are fine. She now has to be seen by a peadiatrition.

[ivykaty44]

It maybe a female so don;t embaress yourself and think she is the nurse

give a good once over ask questions and possible send for scan

[ItalianLady]

I wouldn't dream of assuming a female pead was a nurse .

Thank you for the scan advice.

[ItalianLady]

Sorry, ivykaty. Lots on my mind. Not feeling very jokey.

Writing questions and taking a notepad is a great idea, thanks. We don't have a date yet as we have to see the GP later this week first.

[dikkertjedap]

Maybe until you have the appointment try to keep a diary when she complains about headache: really first thing in the morning all day long until going to bed or are there peaks and troughs? This could exclude a stress related cause for example. Paediatrician might ask about head injuries, whether she has had a knock recently. Don't know your dd's age, maybe her periods have started? People have headaches for many reasons ... many of us will have had a period in which we suffered from headaches and then they cleared again. I had terrible migraine for a few weeks years ago, now long gone, never had it back and no idea why I got it in the first place. Try not to worry too much, but it is good to get the referral though so you can sort things out. Good luck.

[ItalianLady]

She says she has a headache all the time. Food wise she hasn't had anything new and eats pretty well and has plenty of water to drink. She has been through so many things I can't bare the thought of anything else wrong .