Q: My child's fever is gone after the flu, but they complain of dizziness. Should we visit a doctor?
- Myeongchan Kim, MD
- Jul 2
- 2 min read
Updated: Jul 8
Medically reviewed by Sang Hyun Ahn, MD
Content edited by Myeongchan Kim, MD
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Question:
My child was diagnosed with the flu a couple of days ago and received IV treatment. They didn't complain of dizziness at first. They had a mild fever yesterday, but their temperature returned to normal by the evening. Their temperature is still normal now, but they started complaining of dizziness early this morning. Will this go away on its own, or should I take them to the pediatrician?
Answer:
It is completely understandable that you are worried about your child's dizziness after a flu diagnosis, especially when they wake up feeling unwell in the early hours of the morning.
It is important to assess your child's dizziness during this flu recovery phase. First, check the following immediately:
• Does the dizziness occur only when standing up, or does it happen while lying down as well?
• Is there any vomiting or nausea?
• Is your child able to drink water?
• Are they fully conscious and alert?
Here is what you can do at home right now:
Have your child sit up or get out of bed very slowly.
Encourage them to drink small amounts of water frequently (one or two sips every 5 to 10 minutes).
Ventilate the room to circulate cool, fresh air.
Dizziness after the flu is often caused by mild dehydration or orthostatic hypotension (a sudden drop in blood pressure when standing up). Even though the fever has subsided, adequate hydration remains crucial for a full recovery.
Please observe your child closely until the morning. You should visit your pediatrician as soon as the clinic opens if the dizziness persists, if your child is unable to drink water, or if they appear completely drained of energy. However, if your child's consciousness becomes cloudy, if they vomit continuously, or if they are completely unable to stand, please take them to the emergency room immediately.
For extra peace of mind and clear guidance when tracking your child's symptoms, the FeverCoach app is always there to help.
