Any idea what this could be, Dr doesn’t know!

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DD (8) has had swelling in her face all week. Drs originally thought it was down to her dermatitis so they prescribed some cream but it hasn’t made a difference. The swelling has been getting worse everyday, to the point this morning she could barely open her eyes, she also has swelling around her nose so she’s breathing through her mouth. It starts off worse in the morning and gets slightly better through the day but there is still some swelling there at the end of the day.
When we saw the Gp this morning her neck was also really swollen and he said every gland is up. She has no temp but a raised heart rate and says she doesn’t feel well but can’t really describe why. Dr said he has no idea, it could be something viral but her body is obviously trying to fight something as her glands are up. He said it will either get worse, in which case go to a&e or the body will fight it on its own.

anyone else’s child had this and have any clue what it could be?

Those symptoms would have me worried if it was my child. Not judging you, but I would have been straight to A+E after the doctor's. So go now would be my advice. So what if they come up with something simple and readily treatable, (that would be the best outcome obviously) - they have the means to test for different things that a doc surgery cannot.

Go woman, go.

That Gp sounds really crap, he could at least get her a blood test so they can see if anything is “off”. I’d definitely try urgent care if it remains the same.

Please take her to A&E.

It's having an impact on her breathing, so they are the place to be - not at a GP, and not on the phone.

You absolutely will not be wasting their time.

@Upsetbettyno rashes that I have noticed. She’s starting to feel a bit feverish so I’m waiting for DH to get home so he can have DS and then we will probably take her in. I just really don’t want to be fobbed off because of the swelling not being as bad in the afternoons!

Also to all those saying I should have taken her already, I’m normally a complete worrier with stuff like this and would have done but because the dr said we need to wait and see and only go if it gets worse it’s made me question my judgement!

I'd be at a and e with that personally

Don't criticise yourself for a minute. Good to hear you are going in. Children's A+E is for kids' issues, and a child's status can change from minute to minute. Best of luck, and I hope it is something easy to treat.

I would get yourself to A&E asap (get your DH to collect your DS from there).

swelling so bad she can’t breathe as she normally does shouldn’t be so easily dismissed by a Dr imo

She needs her wee checking for protein to rule out Nephrotic syndrome

She could have an abscess or something deeper in the tissues. Hope the hospital sort out what it is and provide treatment.

My son had facial swellings at aged 3 it was cellulitis and he was admitted in an antibiotic drip

I had severe contact dermatitis that was like this - I needed a 7 day course of steroids to bring the swelling down. Has she had her hair dyed? Any new washing powder on her pillow?

before they found out it was this they did have to rule out sinus infections and all sorts so they really should be checking her more thoroughly!

Does she have an electric blanket OP? We had issues with a swollen eyes/face once when they turned on the blanket during the night for hours.

Hope she gets seen quickly when you go, definitely an A&E job - shocked the GP didn't send you tbh!

I would suggest taking her to Paediatric A&E

DC has a child at their primary who was in reception the time and had a kidney disorder ? Nephrotic syndrome diagnosed

This came on as intermittent swelling in face arms legs and then seemed to reduce but always came back. They’re totally well now, required a long course of steroids to treat but all ok now

Definitely take them for further assessment

Agree with everyone else, A&E.
I hope they can diagnose her and help her feel better .

When I read the first post I though maybe mumps. Bu I agree a& E. Doctor was pretty useless to dismiss it because they didn't know what it was

Sounds like mumps?

What a rubbish doctor! Surely they can't just shrug their shoulders and say sorry I have no idea and leave it at that? Hope your DD gets better soon.

Poor poor girl. Straight to a and e please. This could be serious and needs proper diagnosis and treatment.

With any luck OP is on her way

i completely appreciate the second guessing of herself due to the GP “advice” but children’s A&E will have more chance of having seen something similar and know what to do

You should have taken DS too and DH pick him up from there.

I can't read this anymore.

Good luck and I hope your daughter gets better very soon.

Is there a walk in centre near you that you could go to rather than A&E?

thanks for all the advice. I have to wait for DH to get back as DS is autistic and it’s not realistic to take him with me. DH should be home any second and then we will be going. Will try and update when we can.

Good luck, op