A&E or not with 3 year old

[Tadah2]

Hi,

thank you for taking the time to read this.

I’ve called 111 and am waiting for a response. For context, I went to the Drs today as my daughter has been unusually tired for about a month, complaining of tummy pain, night sweats and unable to walk as much. We’ve been scheduled blood tests for 2 weeks time. Whilst getting my daughter into the bath, I noticed a non blanching rash across her chest. I’ve called 111 and am now waiting for an out of hours dr to call me back. Should I wait, or take her to A&E?

With a non blanching rash definitely a and e

Take her, you will all feel better for it. It could be post viral, but you never know. Let the experts tell you and get some answers, otherwise you'll be sitting worrying all night. Good luck x

Please get her checked out asap x

Take her. Better to be safe and get checked out. Hope she's ok and take a bag with snacks, charger etc

Go now

Non blanching rash? Go now. Hope she is ok x

A and E.

Take her - 111 will just tell you take her after ages of waiting anyway.

Yes definitely go. Have you taken her temperature?

Just go.

Thank you for responding. Ok, I’m on my way in. These non blanching pin pricks go across her chest. Family members are saying it’s nothing and that it’s just a scratch - but surely this is Petechiae

Yes I would take her too with that rash and the symptoms. Make sure you tell them about the other symptoms. I would be concerned by that rash too.

They are definitely petichaie so good spot and for taking her in. They can be caused by a nasty viral infection but always good to get it checked - they will be glad you brought her in 👍

Glad you are on your way in, hope everything is okay!

Glad you're on your way to a&e, good luck.

Good luck

I mean I hope you get seen quickly and all is well. Good luck at a and e these days can mean something different and wasn't meant to sorry

100% you did the right thing in taking her in, even without the background the rash is enough to get seen now. I’m surprised 111 didn’t tell you to go in.

I hope you're already in A&E. Never take a chance with a non blanching rash.

It does look like petechaie yes

Aww hope all is ok! My 6 month old had the same on his leg a few weeks ago but doctor thought it may have been a viral infection. So hopefully this is just one of those things. Just horrible when it's non blanching isn't it, we instantly worry but never worth taking a chance with it.

You've done exactly the right thing
I hope she's ok

Hope your LO is ok, OP. Yes, you should always get non blanching rashes checked out by a medic, especially if your child presents with other symptoms. All the best

Any update OP?