Do I bother the doctor?

[Mammaaof]

Hi my son has had a stomach bug for about 4 days but today he can't drink anything without being sick straight away, he's developed a rash on his back, sleeping all the time and he can't stand up because he says he's too dizzy?? He's also got a temp of 38 after Calpol, are they likely to tell me to get a covid test??

111 job.
Lethargic is a main concern along with keeping no fluids down.

Yup I think its time to call gp or 111. He's probably dehydrated if nothing else. Poor thing.

Def doctor, he'll prob be fine but is prob dehydrated hence his dizziness.

Just taken his temp and it's now 38.2. waiting on Dr to call back but worried they will want a covid test before even seeing him.. x

They might but I took my LO to hospital when he was unwell he had a temp too and they didn't even mention Covid tbh he had no other symptoms

Did they get back to you?

Yep, I'd definitely want him seen.

Um he may need a drip if he is dehydrated. Definitely Dr

Sorry yes Dr rang around 5pm and was happy for him to stay home 🤔 he's currently sleeping and has been for the last 4 hours, will ring back in the morning if there is no change x

Take him in to a&e if he gets worse. Don't worry about covid. It's more important to sort out his hydration. The hospital will deal with the covid end of it. Don't stay at home worrying about a covid test if you think he needs to be seen.

Cant keep anything down and doctor said he was ok to stay home?!?!

That sounds like a A&E job to me

Is he pooping, passing wind?

My DD had intussusception as a middle sized child and it presented with vomiting but no poo. It was serious. The vomit went brown which is a bad sign. Just in case. Any of those signs, go to A and E stat.

Did you mention the rash?

Yeah mentioned the rash but he said it would be a viral rash and there was no point dragging him out in the rain for no reason and home was the best place for him to get better x