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Wtf is this awful bug? Toddler coughing and vomiting for weeks

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MaryMaryVeryContrary · 28/06/2024 17:47

Posting for traffic. DS is 15 months. 6 weeks ago he caught a cold/cough. It’s got steadily worse since then, he might have the odd ok day when we think he’s improving then it comes back with a vengeance. His chest sounds awful, he’s gone from being toddler chubby to being able to see his ribs at the back. He’s barely eating and drinking half his usual milk. Last week he started vomiting and this has happened every day since. Usually around dinner time he just throws up everywhere and can’t keep down even the few mouthfuls that he eats. He’s exhausted, I’m exhausted and when the fuck will he get better? He’s been to the GP 3 times who says ‘just a nasty bug, he’ll get better’ but I’m losing my mind.

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MaryMaryVeryContrary · 28/06/2024 18:09

I should also mention he’s having diarrhoea

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MaryMaryVeryContrary · 28/06/2024 18:05

Dotto · 28/06/2024 18:03

Unexplained vomiting and weightloss needs to be treated seriously, hopefully to exclude types of blastoma etc. I would ask for a 2nd opinion or call 111

We’ve all had D&V. So hopefully it’s not unexplained but I will take him back for a 2nd opinion tomorrow

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Dotto · 28/06/2024 18:03

Unexplained vomiting and weightloss needs to be treated seriously, hopefully to exclude types of blastoma etc. I would ask for a 2nd opinion or call 111

Lovelyview · 28/06/2024 17:57

This sounds worrying op. Have you seen the same doctor each time or different ones? It might be worth asking for a second opinion. Even if it is 'just a nasty bug' the weight loss and possible dehydration caused by vomiting must be a concern.

MaryMaryVeryContrary · 28/06/2024 17:51

geekone · 28/06/2024 17:50

Call NHS direct now. Get a second opinion and act in a panic, make them listen that isn’t right.

They won’t do anything as he doesn’t have a temperature and is still technically eating and drinking

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HateMyRubbishBoss · 28/06/2024 17:50

Could be covid… we had it plus number of colleagues. Worth testing perhaps

geekone · 28/06/2024 17:50

Call NHS direct now. Get a second opinion and act in a panic, make them listen that isn’t right.

MaryMaryVeryContrary · 28/06/2024 17:50

WhiteLily1 · 28/06/2024 17:49

Whooping cough? Going around massively at the moment? Was he vaccinated?

He’s had all vaccinations and the Gp says it’s not whooping cough, I’m convinced it might be but they won’t test him

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WhiteLily1 · 28/06/2024 17:49

Whooping cough? Going around massively at the moment? Was he vaccinated?

MaryMaryVeryContrary · 28/06/2024 17:48

The vomiting isn’t related to coughing btw it happens out of nowhere. I’m fed up, worried and completely knackered.

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