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?

So pleased things are much better.

He missed a strep throat and sinusitis, both of which can be identified if a proper examination is carried out!

So what are they doing about the cyst?

I presume she doesn’t have a rash like sandpaper anywhere as you didn’t mention it. DS had a swollen face when he had scarlet fever which is caused by strep.

I am glad that your daughter has some meds and will hopefully recover quickly now, but this is just another thread showing the NHS is NOT fit for purpose. Your experience is truly shocking, and we should all be grateful that her symptoms were not for something much more serious.

Get her checked out for Nephrotic Syndrome.

It bears all the hallmarks of Superior Vena Cava Syndrome. Have they done a chest X-ray or CT?

There is a strange virus doing the rounds. I picked it up last week. It caused nasal congestion and sinusitis with full on laryngitis. Weirdly I didn’t have a sore throat or a runny nose just a lot of thick green discharge that was hanging around my naso pharynx.

I’ve only just got my voice back after 10days of whispering.

Try steam, either sitting in the bathroom with hot shower running. It helps to loosen congestion in the sinuses. Benadryl is good, but keep up with the calpol.
Avoid ibuprofen since it can make the swelling in nasal mucosa worse and prevent drainage from the sinuses.

I do wish people would at least read the OP's updates.

I know they ruled out allergies but it sounds like antihistamines could help to me

If it is impacting her breathing, even a little, take her to the hospital. They will assign a specialist. An essential shrug from your doctor is not OK. Hospital time.

You didn’t think a cyst on her face might be relevant? Why hasn’t it been removed?

It didn’t occur to me to mention it because it’s been something that has been there for over 6 months and we’ve been told it’s a dermoid cyst that is nothing to worry about. She has been referred to have it removed but the waiting list is over 2 years.

No but at the very least the gp could've started antibiotics and the steroid spray with the caveat seek advice if any deterioration. Granted they shouldn't treat everyone with abs but with a dc with an elevated heart rate and inflammation it is the very least they should have done.

Is she any better today, OP?

@Gloriia I’m puzzled - from your posts you clearly have no knowledge of medicine, but you’re so quick to criticise the GP?

I do have some knowledge of medicine and I'm criticising the GP so she's not incorrect in doing so.

I have experience thanks, I certainly would not have sent a sick child away with a 'dunno wait and see' approach.

A&E departments all over are bogged down doing GP work for them.

? Facial cellulitis. My sister needed IV antibiotics.