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17 year old son, GP or A&E?

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Imamumgetmeoutofhere · 30/06/2026 12:42

My son is 17, almost 18. For the last 3 days heโ€™s been peeing a lot more than normal and drinking a lot more than normal. This morning I found him asleep on the sofa and he said he had been too tired to go up the stairs to bed, but feels ok in himself today, just wiped out.

I said take him to A&E as these sound like possible diabetes symptoms, husband think it sounds like a UTI and has done an e-consult and urine sample for him at our surgery.

Am I over panicking? Or should I be trusting my judgement and taking him to A&E?

Thanks in advance

FayeMumsnet · 30/06/2026 17:02

Hi there.

Thank you for your kind concern and advice for the OP and her son.

We feel that in these instances, it's always better to seek medical advice from qualified professionals.

We're sending our best wishes to the OP and her son, and hope they get the answers and support they need.

Faye
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