Early stages of encephalitis in 10-year-old children usually include fever, headache, loss of appetite, vomiting, and lethargy, with the exception of symptoms that are important to identify by cerebrospinal fluid examination.
1. Fever: The early stage of encephalitis in a 10-year-old child may be characterized by a marked fever, which usually remains high or continues to rise after taking antipyretic medication, with a brief drop in body temperature.
2. Headache: 10-year-old children with encephalitis may have headache in the early stage, and the headache may also be accompanied by pain in the back of the neck and occipital area.
3. Loss of appetite and projectile vomiting: Early symptoms of encephalitis may include significant loss of appetite, nausea, and even projectile vomiting.
4. Drowsiness: Early symptoms of encephalitis in 10-year-olds may also include sleepiness and drowsiness.
In addition to the above symptoms, the diagnosis of encephalitis requires the examination of cerebrospinal fluid. This is to distinguish it from other diseases. Through the cerebrospinal fluid examination, the nature of the encephalitis can be clarified and targeted treatment can be taken.