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It’s an A&E one…

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LawyeredUp · 29/06/2023 23:10

I genuinely never thought I’d start one of these threads, but here I am!

I don’t think it needs a trip to A&E, but could do with the reassurance.

DS is 2 (27 months). He was picked up from nursery by his nanny and got the bus home. Unfortunately the bus was packed so when getting off, she went forwards with the pushchair rather than backwards. And the pushchair fell off the bus with DS in it.

He cried for a couple of hours and couldn’t put any weight on his legs. Once I got home, he calmed down with me after around half an hour, but was still upset at times. He started to cheer up a bit, and I gave him some calpol, after which he was back to himself.

Except he can’t put weight on his legs. He can move them and as we were playing whilst he was lying down, he was happily and easily kicking them around (calpol would have kicked in). I’ve bent them both in different angles and there’s no issue, but he’s not standing. I think his legs are simply sore, as surely it would be obvious if it was a break right?

No obvious head injury (told there were no marks on him right after) and once he calmed down and the calpol kicked in, he had food. He’s still up now (I’ve wanted to keep an eye on him) and for all intents and purposes, he’s himself, apart from not being able to stand properly. It’s a big pushchair and he was buckled in, but I think the shock together with hurting his legs was hugely distressing for him and also he needed his mum, hence why he was upset for so long.

I don’t think it needs A&E, as I’m not too worried about his legs. Maybe see how he is in the morning?

OP posts:
pinksheetss · 29/06/2023 23:11

I'd take my dd if I were in the same scenario as you.
Not being able to put weight on legs sounds like something could be going on. I wouldn't chance it

narwhalsarereal · 29/06/2023 23:12

If he won't weight bear then get him to a&e, sooner than later.

AndTheSurveySays · 29/06/2023 23:12

Cried for a couple of hours and can't bear weight on legs? I'd certainly be going to A&E .

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HaveITheRightToHoldYouYouKnowIveAlwaysToldYou · 29/06/2023 23:12

I’m not usually an A&E poster but he can’t stand is an A&E issue.

eandz13 · 29/06/2023 23:13

I'm usually in the "leave it to the GP" band, but yeah, another vote for A&E here.

MrsHsGirl · 29/06/2023 23:15

I am usually very chilled when it comes to health and never ever think A&E is the right solution but I probably would take him in this case. He had an accident and now can't stand.

Not sure I'd be dragging him out at this time though if he is settled and not in pain, so perhaps reassess in the morning?

Kingsparkle · 29/06/2023 23:16

Definitely an A&E issue. I’ve known a toddler have a fractured wrist that went undetected for a few days as the parents wrote it off as sore as the child was using it to play lightly still.

Stomacharmeleon · 29/06/2023 23:16

I would definitely get him checked but maybe wait until the morning... as long as he settles.

Years ago my ds2 who is now 22 fell off some play equipment whilst waiting for me to pick his brother up from school. Cried and complained about sore arms but was checked by first aider, checked over by dad again (he was first aid trained) had full mobility all good

Two weeks later I noticed he flinched when he ran his arm up against anything so took him to a&e.

His wrist was shattered. They weren't pleased with me. He had a cast for six weeks (which incidentally he took off the next day and said he didn't want to wear anymore) and had an operation.

Moral of the story they are resilient buggars and it's better to get things checked.

SirKurtBored · 29/06/2023 23:17

A and e all the way - to be honest I’m amazed you are doubting this option

TeaKitten · 29/06/2023 23:20

He fell off a bus in his pushchair, you didn’t see it so can’t be 100% sure he didn’t hit his head for one thing. He cried for a few HOURS and can’t put weight on his legs… it’s a&e worthy! If he’s settled you may as well wait until morning now I guess but it’s clearly worth medical attention.

peachgreen · 29/06/2023 23:21

If he can’t weight beer I’d be worried about his spine tbh. Absolutely A&E. Personally I wouldn’t wait until morning.

Hoardasurass · 29/06/2023 23:22

Yep a&e tbh it sounds like green stick fractures. They heal really quickly though. Ds had quite a few due to having severe coordination and balance issues

MapofVenice · 29/06/2023 23:22

Jesus….. he’s 2! A&E!

(not in a judgey way, hope you’re both ok. But def q&a now)

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LawyeredUp · 29/06/2023 23:23

Thanks all. He can move them easily and quickly with no bother, and I assumed if one or both were broken, he wouldn’t be able to do that. But some interesting points here re unobvious fractures.

He’s tired, calm and content, so I’ll take him early in the morning so he can get some sleep. I’m also pregnant and have no one to come with me tonight in case he needs an X-ray (DH is away). He doesn’t seem distressed at all, but as Pp pointed out, wise to get checked.

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Daisythecat15 · 29/06/2023 23:23

Fractures are not always obvious. My brother broke his foot as a kid and walked around on it for a week before anyone realised it was broken. I think my mum figured if he could walk it must just be a sore foot, but no.

Beseen22 · 29/06/2023 23:24

I'd take to A&E tonight but give him calpol when due in case there is a wait so he is not sitting in pain.

stealtheatingtunnocks · 29/06/2023 23:24

The nanny didn’t give him calpol?

MrsPelligrinoPetrichor · 29/06/2023 23:25

I'd definitely take him if he really cried for 2 hours.

Rainallnight · 29/06/2023 23:26

Definitely A&E. as a PP said, he could have done himself all kinds of mischief, including to his spine

shmivorytower · 29/06/2023 23:27

Definitive A&E from me. And I am usually not trigger happy

TeaKitten · 29/06/2023 23:27

LawyeredUp · 29/06/2023 23:23

Thanks all. He can move them easily and quickly with no bother, and I assumed if one or both were broken, he wouldn’t be able to do that. But some interesting points here re unobvious fractures.

He’s tired, calm and content, so I’ll take him early in the morning so he can get some sleep. I’m also pregnant and have no one to come with me tonight in case he needs an X-ray (DH is away). He doesn’t seem distressed at all, but as Pp pointed out, wise to get checked.

Not sure why the pregnancy is relevant, x ray can easily work around this. You shouldn’t ‘assume’ with children and injuries, they can’t always explain their symptoms and you aren’t a doctor. No medical professional would make
you feel bad for getting him checked in these circumstances so just take him (in the morning if you want) and let a professional check to be safe, it’s what they are there for.

wildfirewonder · 29/06/2023 23:28

I think you should get him.checked sooner rather than later. I don't understand the reluctance.

Mischance · 29/06/2023 23:29

Vote for A&E from me too. If he can't weight bear and his legs are mobile and pain free then something is wrong somewhere else. The length of crying is worrying too ... unlikely to be just wanting you if he is used to his nanny.
I hope he will be well again soon.

Kingsparkle · 29/06/2023 23:29

I would go tonight too, I am also normally a wait and see person but this would have me straight to A&E.

Rainallnight · 29/06/2023 23:29

I also don’t really understand the accident. How does someone fall out of a bus because it’s full? Did he land face down on the ground with the buggy on top of him? Has the nanny given you enough detail?