Patient's question:
My daughter is 7 years old and often has dizziness and headaches. What could be the reason? Is it serious?Doctor's answer:
When the common cold first starts, it is usually characterized by clear nasal discharge. However, if after a few days, the nasal discharge not only does not decrease but instead increases further, and changes from clear nasal discharge to thick, yellow-green mucus with an unpleasant odor, this may indicate that the child has acute sinusitis. The accumulation of secretions in the sinuses can also lead to headaches in the child, as well as systemic symptoms such as fever and poor appetite. Some children may also experience facial swelling and tenderness in the sinus area. If treatment is delayed, it may develop into chronic sinusitis. Some children may also have their studies affected by headaches. Parents should consider whether their child has sinusitis if they notice prolonged yellow-green nasal discharge, chronic cough that does not improve with treatment, or recurrent tonsillitis, and should take their child to the hospital for diagnosis and treatment in a timely manner.