Dd was sick at the weekend and then developed a rash yesterday - little red pinpricks on her arms, top of her back and top of legs. We thought it was a reaction to the sun but thought we'd better get it checked so took her to see the GP. He gave her a thorough going over and said it was a non-specific rash, nothing sinister, probably caused by a virus.
Then he said he'd heard a little heart murmur and went on to say this was quite normal in young children when they were ill and not to panic. He also said to bring her back if there were any more probs but also to take her back in when she's well again to check out her heart and make sure it had gone.
He was very reassuring; I've also checked on a few websites and confirmed that it is very usual but I can't help worrying a little bit... I've had a few horrid thoughts about heart viruses that I've tried to suppress and am trying to have a word with myself. I spose it's a mummy's perogative to worry though isn't it? (BTW I don't want to seem like a neurotic cow when there are lots of children with long-term and much more serious heart problems...)
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GP heard a heart murmur when looking at dd - says it's prob harmless but...
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Moomin · 01/06/2005 10:10
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