After DS1's temp of 39.9, DS2 now has one of 34.5

[TripleTroubleMuffin]

The playschool staff didn't feel he was himself today. He does look tired - up at 6 this morning and no afternoon nap this weekend. Says his tummy hurt and someone hit him there. The staff said he went very pale and said his tummy hurt.

Has just had some milk and cheese on toast. Temp was 34.2 so DH said do it again incase the battery was low and then it was 34.5.

Any advice?

DS2 is 4.

[FluffyBunnyGoneBad]

Pop him to the GP, a cold temp is also an indicator of a bug, the same as a high temp.

[TripleTroubleMuffin]

Not sure what a GP can do for a bug though. Been before and had a virus diagnosed and nothing given.

[FluffyBunnyGoneBad]

Best for them to check though

[blinks]

sometimes children have sore tummies with viruses due to swollen glands.

definately get him checked out today.

[TripleTroubleMuffin]

He has gone to bed. Will ring the surgery I think.

[TripleTroubleMuffin]

Surgery closed.

Rang the out of hours service but very busy. Not even sure if that is the number to ring for advice.

[FluffyBunnyGoneBad]

Call NHS direct again or call them back after lunch time. I'd get him checked though.

[TripleTroubleMuffin]

ringing nhs direct now
they are very busy and only stay on the line if urgent.

don' know what to do now.

[TripleTroubleMuffin]

can't find any info about low temps.

[FluffyBunnyGoneBad]

Stay on the line. Is your GP's surgery just closed for lunch?

[3littlefrogs]

Small children and low temp should be seen in A&E asap. It can be a sign of infection and can be very serious. Please, check his temp again and get medical advice.

[TripleTroubleMuffin]

Trying NHS Direct again.

[3littlefrogs]

Is he pale? Floppy? Are you sure your thermometer is working? How does he feel to touch? Sorry - only just seen this, but I would worry as much about a genuine low temp as a very high one.

[FluffyBunnyGoneBad]

www.buzzle.com/articles/low-body-temperature.html

[TripleTroubleMuffin]

getting put through to nurse now

[FluffyBunnyGoneBad]

[TripleTroubleMuffin]

he feels warmer than he did
i could go into his room without him waking fully which is a bit unusual but i have woken him properly as the advisor told me too. He didn't like the light on. Temp is now 36.7 and he has gone back to sleep.

[FluffyBunnyGoneBad]

They will help. If you are concerned though the best place is the GP. They should be open after lunch.

[TripleTroubleMuffin]

nurse says not possible to have a temp so low as 34

[Maveta]

at the nurse. My dad (poorly) often has temp this low and they ALWAYS tell him it is impossible while testing with various different thermometers, different nurses etc.

I guess take him to the gp if you are not happy?