A 4 1/2 year old boy. Complaining of headaches for the last 6 days. Usually complains of bi-temporal pain. Today was also complainif of pain in the back of the head in addition to usual complaint. Jumping made the back of the head pain worse. This evening noticed a slight sticky discharge on the corner of right eye closest to the nose. No other symptoms are reported. Was constipated for the first three days of head aches.
Hi, Welcome to the ChatDoctorBrief answer ...it could be either orbital infection or increased intracranial pressure. Detailed answer. Since headache at this age to that extent with visual problem alarms signs of raised intracranial pressure, which can be because of vessels problem or any mass in the brain, or it could also be benign raised intracranial pressure where no cause is known. As he is also getting discharge, orbital infection has to be ruled out, because it can spread to brain. I would suggest get MRI brain done and discuss with a neurologist further. Also get a swab test of discharge done, as orbital infection may need antibiotic course accordingly for treatment. Regards Chat Doctor.