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To go to A & E for this

159 replies

Kiwidenter · 11/09/2019 14:32

So I posted on the 28th of August to see DP could be having an allergic reaction or a bug. We thought it was a bug but I don't think it was as me or DS didn't get it. On Friday last week DP started vomiting again and feeling really sick same on sat.

I don't think this was a bug either as me or son haven't got it.

Partner still doesn't feel good and he can't eat because if he eats he vomits even if it's toast. He can still drink though.

He can't go to college either. This morning he called GP and was on a wait for a call back and they said they don't have any appointments until the end of the month.

Would he bu to go to A & E. Does any of you know what it could be? Or experienced this?

OP posts:
Peterpiperpickedwrongagain · 11/09/2019 16:40

He won't be able to go to the walk in centre as it's 15 miles away and my car is in the garage and he doesn't drive. He'd have to get 3 buses but he said he wouldn't be able to because he gets travel sick

Taxi or Uber. NOT A&E just because it’s walking distance.

And just because you & DC didn’t get ill when he did it doesn’t mean he didn’t have a bug. With proper hygiene it is possible to not pass it on to others in the house.

RosaWaiting · 11/09/2019 16:45

OP as I said
Try 111
Or pharmacist

111 might be able to get him at the GP, I’ve had that before
It’s standard 3-6 week wait at my GP but we have a non emergency out of hours in the area.

Original poster
Kiwidenter · 11/09/2019 16:59

The first time in August he had a headache the day before vomiting. And then on Friday and Saturday he had a headache and stomach ache but he just feels sick now and tired

OP posts:
apacketofcrisps · 11/09/2019 18:44

Have you rang 111 yet??

onioncrumble · 11/09/2019 18:47

Can I ask you to look at symptoms of dysphagia and look for red flags. If so, days and weeks count.

Blahblahblahnanana · 11/09/2019 18:48

He needs to call nhs 111 or get a relative/friend/taxi to the walk in centre

Mitebiteatnite · 11/09/2019 18:57

111 can get you an out of hours appt.

GPs make a clinical decision based on symptoms and if they think he needs to be seen, he will be seen one way or another. I can only assume your gp didn't think your partner needed to be seen.

Blahblahblahnanana · 11/09/2019 19:02

@Kiwidenter did he mention to the doctor that he was bitten by something a few weeks ago, then he started with sickness/vomiting/tummy pain and headaches?

Make sure he rings nhs 111 and tells them that he was bitten then sickness/vomiting and headaches started, it may be a coincidence but the bite might have something to do with him being ill.

1FineDane · 11/09/2019 19:05

Is he keeping any food down? How much is he vomiting? We're now on Wednesday, so he has been vomiting for 5 days? Diarrhoea?

I think everyone telling you not to seek medical advice is misguided. I'd call 111 and ask for an emergency GP appointment.

Blahblahblahnanana · 11/09/2019 19:09

OP says in a previous thread that her partner was bitten then started with the symptoms, it might be coincidence but the bite may have something to do with it.

Blahblahblahnanana · 11/09/2019 19:10

@Kiwidenter what does your partners bite mark look like now? Has it healed? Or is it swollen, red and hot to touch? Does your partner have a temperature?

TriciaH87 · 11/09/2019 19:20

Could still be viral. My partner often gets bugs no one else does at home same as kids often get ones we don't. I tend not to pick them up at all. I suggest calling out of hours gp service or 111 to refer you to one. A and E will be a very long wait as he will not be a priority especially if still holding fluids.

Namechangeforthiscancershit · 11/09/2019 19:21

No to A&E but waiting until the end of the month for a GP appointment is a bit rubbish.

111 sounds sensible to me.

Namechangeforthiscancershit · 11/09/2019 19:22

PS yes the fact that he is keeping down water is a good sign. I hope you don't all get it Thanks

kaysey3938 · 11/09/2019 19:25

You need to call 111. It’s there for situations like this, to ensure people are seen by the correct service. They can arrange an out of hours appointment for you if that’s what they think is needed. None of us know/ can see your husband but it’s likely if it’s not an A&E matter he will be triaged and told to see a GP, especially if busy. Call 111 and explain everything to them, they will help you

Original poster
Kiwidenter · 11/09/2019 19:25

Yes his bite has healed now and he didn't mention it to GP.

He doesn't have a temperature

@1FineDane he vomits whatever he eats.

OP posts:
Mascarponeandwine · 11/09/2019 19:26

You need to insist on a gp appointment. It could be a referred symptom eg a problem in the brain is causing the vomiting. You can’t just assume it’s gastro related because vomiting is a symptom.

timshelthechoice · 11/09/2019 19:28

If he can get in to see the practice nurse, he/she will go and get the GP asap if needed. It could be a number of things so really needs a GP to start trying to determine.

GoldLeafTree · 11/09/2019 19:29

It's been 5 hours since the first advice to ring 111 and lots of people have told you to call them since. Have you done it yet? If you'd done it 5 hours ago there's a very good chance he'd have been seen at a GP by now

RING 111!!!!!

RightYesButNo · 11/09/2019 19:29

I really think you might need to go to A&E. If he’s vomiting whatever he eats, it could be something like an intestinal blockage. I admit, it does sound like a gallbladder attack otherwise (I’ve had them and been sick like your husband - you must avoid any fatty foods afterwards, even butter on toast, and fat could set it off), but if he’s still vomiting everything after five days of eating very lightly, strictly toast, I think I really would be worried about a blockage.

Blahblahblahnanana · 11/09/2019 19:29

@Kiwidenter ok that’s good that it’s healed and he has no temperature. Please get him to call NHS 111 and ask a relative to take him to out of hours.

margaritaproblems · 11/09/2019 19:30

No this is not an A&E problem.
Transport shouldn't come into this, in the same way ambulances aren't taxis. Get a taxi or a lift off neighbour to the most appropriate place (not A&E).

He should call his GP first thing in the morning at 8am and ask for a same day appointment, they have to keep a number of these free each morning for appointments booked on the day.

It doesn't matter if he is staying off college, the healthcare system won't take that into account and that doesn't mean that you go to a different place.

Can't believe people still think like this.

margaritaproblems · 11/09/2019 19:31

Also vomiting whenever he eats is normal for a bug.

SoManyUnknowns · 11/09/2019 19:35

R...I...N...G...1...1...1...!!!!

BCBG · 11/09/2019 19:37

Apologies for not having time to read the entire thread but OP - if he doesn't feel as if he is disoriented or dying (not being funny at all), then he probably has campylobacter or salmonella poisoning, both of which lurk in the gut and reoccur as you describe. 24-48 hours with clear fluids and no food should kill it. If after yHt he is still vomiting then antibiotics may be needed to treat the gut. But honestly, if he stays off food (only risky if he is diabetic) and only has clear fluids he will starve the bug.

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