Why do children often feel dizzy, nauseous and want to vomit?

It is not common for parents to see their children often suffering from dizziness and nausea in daily life. However, there are many reasons for dizziness and nausea in children. This may be due to a fever in the child or excessive mental stress. Children's physical illness may also easily lead to dizziness. Parents can take their children for a detailed examination to make a judgment.

Why do children often feel dizzy and nauseous?

If children feel dizzy, nauseous and want to vomit, the first thing that comes to mind is that it is caused by fever after an upper respiratory tract viral infection, and the body temperature needs to be measured. If the body temperature exceeds 38.5 degrees, you can take antipyretic drugs orally, oral antiviral drugs, physical cooling, drink more water, alcohol bath, take a hot bath, etc. Another possibility is viral encephalitis caused by a viral infection. In this case, you need to go to the hospital for an EEG, head CT or MRI. If the condition is severe, a lumbar puncture can be performed to test the cerebrospinal fluid for a definitive diagnosis. Usually, babies should drink more water, pay attention to rest, ensure sleep, eat more fresh vegetables and fruits, avoid spicy and irritating foods, get more sun, and increase outdoor activities.

Another thing is that the blood supply to the child's brain is reduced when the child is standing upright. If you are not careful, change your body position suddenly, or encounter situations such as hunger or mental stress, it will often induce dizziness, and in severe cases, you may suddenly faint.

Children's bad mood is also a cause of dizziness, and they are prone to palpitations, chest tightness, abdominal distension, decreased energy, drowsiness during the day, and insomnia at night. Neck discomfort, headache, head swelling, fatigue, aches and pains in the limbs.

Sometimes, malnutrition in children can cause dizziness, memory loss, unclear thinking, and dizziness after using their brains. They also walk unsteadily, cautiously, for fear of falling, and cannot take a step forward.

In addition, children's neurological diseases, such as epilepsy, can also cause children to suddenly faint or suffer from dizziness for a long time.

Children who often feel dizzy may be caused by anemia or hot weather, or the most common cause is iron deficiency anemia.

Observe the child's head for any injuries. Injuries may also cause dizziness, so parents should take good care of their children and prevent them from getting hurt.