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14 year old boy pain down below

217 replies

YoungWild · 03/05/2023 22:52

I’m looking for advice really. My boy has groin pain after a bath tonight. He says he was fine before the bath and now has ball (testie) pain now. There doesn’t appear to be anything out of place but obviously not sure. We have asked and he says he hasn’t been kicked or accidentally hit by anything or anyone today at school.

we have contacted 111 awaiting a call back for their nurse or doctor. My mind is racing to wonder if the bath being a normal temperature has something to trigger it? He’s saying it’s just uncomfortable but also reports his calf is sore too? 🙈

we have a hot tub and he’s in and out of that all week with no issue. Any ideas please? TIA

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Chimchar · 17/05/2023 18:02

I've been following but not able to post for some reason.
Glad to hear that your son is improving little by little.
I hope that he continues to get better.
Thinking of you. I can't begin to imagine what you've been through whilst he's been so poorly.
Sending you a huge hug.

Take care of yourself x

CubeMorphine · 17/05/2023 18:46

How is your boy today?

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YoungWild · 18/05/2023 04:29

Good Morning early update we have been having a lot of belly pain and cramps for the last few hours he’s wee is very bloody. They have given him something to try and move his bowls.
The plan today all going well so we step down back to HDU for a day or so and then back to a ward.

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RuthTopp · 18/05/2023 05:07

Can't believe you've been going through this for 2 weeks now , best wishes for your son's recovery.

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YoungWild · 18/05/2023 10:22

We are on the move 🥳 today we are moving back to HDU so heading in the right direction

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blahblahblah1654 · 18/05/2023 10:24

Fantastic news!

MegaGengar · 18/05/2023 11:01

Oh that's brilliant news! So pleased to read your update!

lemonyellows · 18/05/2023 11:08

Good news!!

grass321 · 18/05/2023 12:49

Excellent news! You must feel like you've been there for ever....

VeronicaTimeTurner · 18/05/2023 15:39

Oh good-oh.

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YoungWild · 18/05/2023 16:03

We have departed PICU and all settled in HDU. His cathater has come out too and his diarrhoea had stopped probably because he’s empty but it’s all positive. They are giving him fluid in his line and keeping an eye for another UTI. Apparently it’s a risk after the tubes come out with the blood too. It’s a weight off the shoulders that’s for sure

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Floralnomad · 18/05/2023 16:37

Pleased to hear he is improving

Chimchar · 18/05/2023 21:48

So glad to hear your positive update and that things are going in the right direction.
Take care of yourself. Looking forward to more good news as the days go on x

Mrstiggywinkle44 · 18/05/2023 21:54

Sending love and hugs so glad he is improving xxxxx

Hedjwitch · 18/05/2023 21:57

DS had emergency surgery for testicular torsion. From GP to operating table was really fast. Don't delay

Hedjwitch · 18/05/2023 22:01

Sorry. Should have RTT!

Snozzlemaid · 18/05/2023 22:01

Hedjwitch · 18/05/2023 21:57

DS had emergency surgery for testicular torsion. From GP to operating table was really fast. Don't delay

You might want to read the whole thread to get up to speed on the situation.

Snozzlemaid · 18/05/2023 22:02

Hedjwitch · 18/05/2023 22:01

Sorry. Should have RTT!

🤣 Sorry, crossed posts

Username84 · 18/05/2023 22:55

What a relief!

justasking111 · 19/05/2023 00:45

Glad he's improving.

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YoungWild · 20/05/2023 15:15

17 days after admission we are HOME 🥳 we have been discharged from HDU to a virtual ward and open access to ambulatory care if needed. We go back in Monday, Wednesday and Friday next week for a review with the consultant on the virtual ward, they’ll call us on FaceTime every day to check in and we have an emergency number to get them too. He’s having slight side effects from the cathater but we hope that should resolve in a few days to few weeks. He’s handled it really well.
it’s such a relief to be home and have both my kids home. Thank you all for the kind messages and posts.

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Wishing4sunshine · 20/05/2023 15:20

Fantastic news 😁

catlover33 · 20/05/2023 15:21

Amazing news @youngwild!!

MegaGengar · 20/05/2023 15:25

Yay this is brilliant news! Wishing you and your DS all the best and hope you both get a good sleep tonight!

VeronicaTimeTurner · 20/05/2023 15:35

Oh that’s fantastic news!!