DS red hot knee - do I need to worry?

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Currently on hold to 111 so thought I'd ask on here while I'm waiting! DS has had a slightly painful knee since the beginning of the week. Today he said he squeezed loads of pus out at school in the toilets at lunchtime . It feels a bit hot and looks a bit red and swollen. Not loads. Any ideas?

Sounds like its infected and he needs some antibiotics. Probably best to see a Dr sooner rather than later as you don't want the infection to go into the joint.

Sounds like he might have an infection. Trip to the GP I think

Needs to be seen today. Urgent GP or UCC/A&E if you can't get an appointment. It might just be a superficial skin infection which is easily treated, but if it goes into the knee joint it can be very serious indeed.

If it's red and hot to the touch, it could be cellulitis, and needs sorting out asap!

Puss out of what? A spot? A bite? Scratch?

Thanks for the replies. Off to the GP now.

Hope he is ok

Definitely right to get it seen to.hope it’s easily sorted.

Poor boy, def attention asap!

Thanks everyone. We're back with a 10 day course of antibiotics. Really appreciate all the replies, MN is great in times of panic

Glad he's been seen and sorted. Hopefully the antibiotics will kick in fast for him

Thank you. He's completely fine in himself, so wasn't sure if I was over reacting, everyone's advice to get to the doctors was very helpful. I have to say the surgery were brilliant, we were seen and home with the antibiotics within the hour with a follow up appointment on Friday.

Really glad he's ok and he's got some antibiotics.

Thank you