Toddler high temp, vomiting, bright red legs

[MakeTeaNotWar]

DS is 19 months - he's with DH as I'm at work 2 hours away :-(

Doc app at 5.30 but he's throwing up, his tummy seems to be hurting, temp is over 39 and his legs are bright red as if with sun burn - any ideas?

[MostlyMama]

DOCTORS NOW, FOR FUCK SAKE PEOPLE STOP POSTING ABOUT SERIOUSLY ILL CHILDREN ON MN, WHEN THERE IS A CLEAR SOLOUTION!

[hairylittlegoblin]

Yes, would echo Mama. If the GP can't see them now as an emergency I'd go straight to a and e.

Hope he's okay, you must be worried being that far away

[MakeTeaNotWar]

I am at work, he's on his way to doc with his father - I was wondering if anyone knew what red legs could mean while I'm here anxious to get home. No need to be so bloody rude.

[MakeTeaNotWar]

Thank you goblin

[ThisFenceIsComfy]

Woah he has an appointment at 5.30 if you read the OP.

Take caps lock off and calm down

[hairylittlegoblin]

Could be related to the high temperature or a viral rash or possibly an underlying skin infection. GP will hopefully be able to make an assessment and go from there. Sorry, not very helpful but skin things can be tricky.

[cheeseandpineapple]

I'd be inclined to take him to A&E rather than wait until 5.30pm appointment as that's still a couple of hours off and they can see at a glance if he needs immediate attention.

[MostlyMama]

Sorry.

[MostlyMama]

Tell DH to take him to his nearest walk in centre, I wouldnt wait till 5:30

[hellymelly]

Hope your DS is ok op, I agree not to wait for the appointment, but it sounds from your later post as though your DH has gone straight to the docs?

[MakeTeaNotWar]

Yes he's going to try to get seen sooner.

Sorry for snapping too Mama , just feel v anxious I was shcoked to hear about his legs

[BuzzardBird]

Poor all of you :( Hope he is ok. Take care driving home.

[QuizzicalCat]

Is the rash on his legs bumpy op? Scarlet Fever is doing the rounds at the moment, a friends little boy had it and dds nursery has a warning up at the moment as there have been two cases in children who go there.

Red rash starting in one area, temperature and vomiting are all symptoms.

Hope he's okay whatever it is.

[QuizzicalCat]

The nhs leaflet we were given says the rash looks like sunburn too.

Treatment is ten days course of antibiotics, and sufferers usually feel better after four to five days.

[hellymelly]

Hope your DS is ok op.

[LackaDAISYcal]

I was going to say scarlet fever. No doubt he will have seen the GP now though; I hope he is OK.

[MakeTeaNotWar]

Thanks everyone - I still haven't seen him as got back from work so late but seems to be sleeping peacefully. GP didn't think it was scarlet fever, just said to keep an eye so fingers crossed he wakes up a bit better tomorrow

[hairylittlegoblin]

Hope you all get a restful night. Glad he's okay.

[Stine812]

My daughter has the same exact symptoms. Was wondering if he woke up fine the next morning or if he was ever diagnosed with anything?