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18 month old has eaten part of a snail

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Jules131 · 12/10/2023 11:43

Had a call from nursery to tell me my son has eaten part of a snail. GP surgery have told me to call 111. On hold and waiting to speak to someone to find out what is best to do - go to A&E, urgent care, or wait and see how he gets on? Googling is concerning regarding parasites etc but most articles and information are relating to Australia so not sure it is as relevant to the UK where we are.

Anyone have any experience?

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Marythe1st · 12/10/2023 11:46

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Poppsidoppsi · 12/10/2023 12:08

OP, I would speak to 111 and get their advice. It's the concern (mainly) for lungworm from a snail. What part did he eat (like the shell?). I would see what the medic advises but don't just see how he goes. You need proper advice.

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Jules131 · 12/10/2023 15:18

Update in case helpful for anyone else who has the same thing happen -

A clinician / pharmacist from 111 rang back to confirm that as my son has had no reaction (no fever, abdominal pain, vomiting etc) that the risk is low. Apparently slugs and nails are generally low toxicity. I need to keep an eye on him and of course if anything changes will take him to the doctor or somewhere like A&E.

I suspected as much but wanted to check with a professional.

Here’s hoping it’ll be the last time he decides to eat the local wildlife but who knows! 🫣

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DiaryLouise · 12/10/2023 15:22

Sacre bleu!

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Jules131 · 12/10/2023 15:25

Slugs and snails even - not slugs and nails!

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Stilldigging · 12/10/2023 15:27

Well that'll be one to bring up at his 18th birthday! Glad to hear he should be ok though. Smile

Shaunamullin · 01/06/2025 15:35

My grandson has eaten a slug. He has seen 3 doctors over 4 days and they keep saying keep an eye on symptoms... He's has skin rash vomiting and diarrhoea.. Surely he should be given antiparisite drugs now before it gets serious.... He's been to A&E Twice.. First time was dismissed as no bi deal then another doctor said it could be very dangerous... Anyone had this experience with their child and what was the outcome

Winter2020 · 01/06/2025 15:45

Shaunamullin · 01/06/2025 15:35

My grandson has eaten a slug. He has seen 3 doctors over 4 days and they keep saying keep an eye on symptoms... He's has skin rash vomiting and diarrhoea.. Surely he should be given antiparisite drugs now before it gets serious.... He's been to A&E Twice.. First time was dismissed as no bi deal then another doctor said it could be very dangerous... Anyone had this experience with their child and what was the outcome

I am in two minds linking this story and only doing so in case the information it contains is useful to you for pushing for tests or pre-emptive treatment.

It's not intended to scare you rather to give you knowledge of infection to push for help. This was Australia so parasites might also be different.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.express.co.uk/news/world/1997974/tragic-final-words-of-teen-who-was-left-quadriplegic/amp

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Shaunamullin · 01/06/2025 15:50

Aye iv read that before. Iv looked into it alot and it seems it's rare here in UK to become serious but it still can happen... I'm going to go to docs tomorrow with my daughter and him and push for further investigation... Just not worth the risk

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