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Do I need to call the doc for my DD ?

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myddill · 07/01/2025 09:48

Experienced mum here with childhood illnesses but haven't faced this exact situation before so just looking for advice.

DD had one bout of looser bowel movement ( sorry ) last night. Then woke up during the night and threw up..

She complained about a stomach ache a lot and then fell asleep.

This morning she's got a fever of 39.2 ( I gave her calpol and it's gone down to 38.7 ). She's just morning the whole time that her stomach hurts.

She's not ' done ' anything. No more D or V, so far. She wants an ice lolly.

I'm just concerned about the stomach ache complaints. She doesn't get sickness bugs that much at all.

It seems a bit quick to call a doc or am I being too chilled about it ? I haven't had to call a doctor for her sickness bugs in the past. But she also doesn't usually moan about stomach pain the way she is. I keep asking her if she needs to be sick and she says no. The fact she wants an ice lolly probably means she isn't nauseous. I don't know.

Any views welcome.

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Onthefence87 · 07/01/2025 21:59

I think the fact that she is requesting food, her temperature is coming down with calpol, are good signs.

But with the stomach pains do keep an eye out just incase of appendicitis.

Also, is she drinking and passing urine ok? As dehydration can be a risk with D&V.

3luckystars · 07/01/2025 21:28

Viral is code word for they haven’t a baldy notion. You are her mother and know her best x

QuestionableMouse · 07/01/2025 18:36

If you're worried I'd take her back.

My nephew was seen at least three times before a senior consultant saw him and immediately diagnosed appendicitis. It's hard to spot with the tiny kids apparently.

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myddill · 07/01/2025 18:23

I did take her to the doc. Doc says she thinks it's just viral.

She's just had another temp spike to 40 degrees.

Not ideal, just sleeping now.

I'm a bit worried. She threw up twice only. But she didn't complain of stomach pain that much anymore. Bless her. It's gona be a long night.

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pumpkinpillow · 07/01/2025 15:40

Whydoeseveryonewanttoargue · 07/01/2025 09:52

Sounds like the flu and it has only been one day. What exactly could the doctor do at this point?

The symptoms are more like D&V or food poisoning. Those would be my first thoughts rather than flu.

elfshenanigans · 07/01/2025 15:31

DD was once admitted to hospital with similar complaints. Suspected appendicitis. In the end it wasn't the appendix, just gastroenteritis but I would get her seen to be on the safe side.

Yorkshiregal1 · 07/01/2025 15:27

A similar bug went round my daughter's school and her temp wouldn't come down with Calpol. I took her to doctors who said ibuprofen would work better and it did. You can alternate ibuprofen and Calpol too.

KurtCobainLover · 07/01/2025 15:24

I would get her checked for appendicitis. When my DS had it he only had mild pain at the beginning along with a high temperature.

Kungfoopanda · 07/01/2025 15:21

I follow a couple of paediatricians online and they have had posts up recently about the current Flu and how it's presenting in kids. Definitely sounds like this. Look up Dr Niamh Lynch on Instagram. However, I think you've done the right thing phoning 111, hopefully the dr is able to reassure you

QuestionableMouse · 07/01/2025 15:06

myddill · 07/01/2025 12:41

She's sleeping now. I think if it was appendicitis she would be complaining of a lot more pain.

I've called 111 anyway and a doc will call me back in a bit.

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My nephew didn't - he said he had tummy ache but he wasn't in severe pain.

QuestionableMouse · 07/01/2025 15:05

My nephew presented with similar symptoms at the same age. He had appendicitis and by the time they were removing it he was seriously ill (and spent nearly three weeks in the RVI)

I'd take her to be checked and ask specifically about appendicitis.

Benby · 07/01/2025 15:01

When she wakes if she's still complaining ask her to jump up and down. The surgeon my son seen when they thought he had appendicitis said if it's their appendix they wouldn't be able to do that and also the colour of the vomit is normally green

Whydoeseveryonewanttoargue · 07/01/2025 14:29

myddill · 07/01/2025 09:52

Exactly why I haven't called.

But wondered if anyone had any idea if there are any red flags here that I'm not aware of.

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Okay cool. I would say dehydration and not keeping anything down for a couple of days. Rash of any kind Temp lasting more than three days…..the usual

Vinvertebrate · 07/01/2025 13:15

Half of DS’ school are off with tummy bugs this week - I would not be concerned. Calpol, fluids when she can, rest.

HornyHornersPinger · 07/01/2025 12:41

This is exactly how my daughter was when she caught the flu that had floored me for 2 wks. Few days of sickness and tummy aches, couple of days of temperatures and diarrhoea, zero appetite and very sleepy the entire time. Took her about 7 days to feel back to normal. She had the nasal flu vaccine at school so I think her body definitely coped better with it than it would have otherwise.

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myddill · 07/01/2025 12:41

3luckystars · 07/01/2025 12:29

Can she jump up and down in one leg?
Even if she can and is moaning in pain even calpol, along with the fact that you are asking here , yes I would get her seen by a doctor today. (I’m in another country though so it’s easy for me to say that.)

What are your options?

She's sleeping now. I think if it was appendicitis she would be complaining of a lot more pain.

I've called 111 anyway and a doc will call me back in a bit.

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3luckystars · 07/01/2025 12:29

Can she jump up and down in one leg?
Even if she can and is moaning in pain even calpol, along with the fact that you are asking here , yes I would get her seen by a doctor today. (I’m in another country though so it’s easy for me to say that.)

What are your options?

3luckystars · 07/01/2025 12:25

I think you know yourself that this needs to be checked out, you know, but can’t can explain it.

I would say go with your instincts on this one.

Get it checked out. Good luck x

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myddill · 07/01/2025 12:24

IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 07/01/2025 12:23

The high temp and stomach pain could be appendicitis surely? Happy to be corrected if I'm wrong.

I don't know. Temp has gone back up. She's sleeping now.

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IbizaToTheNorfolkBroads · 07/01/2025 12:23

The high temp and stomach pain could be appendicitis surely? Happy to be corrected if I'm wrong.

Endofyear · 07/01/2025 12:18

I don't think it's anything to be concerned about at the present time - I would watch and wait. If the pain gets worse ring 111 for advice. Otherwise I'd give calpol and keep her hydrated.

Dotto · 07/01/2025 12:00

This would not concern me. Watch and wait for now. Sounds like a common stomach virus.

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myddill · 07/01/2025 12:00

Difficultwill · 07/01/2025 11:53

Please do get her seen by a doctor. High temp, abdominal pain, loose bowel movement x1 and vomited. Now not even eating a lolly. This could be appendicitis. Better to get it checked out. Good luck to you all

She did eat the lolly after a bit and then threw it up again. Which is to be expected I guess. It was just a small lolly but probably too soon for her to keep down.

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Difficultwill · 07/01/2025 11:53

Please do get her seen by a doctor. High temp, abdominal pain, loose bowel movement x1 and vomited. Now not even eating a lolly. This could be appendicitis. Better to get it checked out. Good luck to you all

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