DS 5 had grommets put in on Wednesday. At the time they put in the canula in his right hand he complained it really hurt. The operation itself went fine and he was discharged three hours later. He was sick once but felt better soon after and began eating and drinking normally. He complained that his hand was sore though. Had a bit of an unsettled night so I gave him paracetomol. Thursday (yesterday) he was quite lethargic, had a three hour nap and his hand was very swollen. I kept up with the paracetomol. I noticed at bedtime his hand was now red around the site and had travelled further up his hand. Decided to take him to the EMdoc. He wasn't sure whether it is a localised reaction to the medication or cellulitis and has put in on amoxyciilin if it the latter. As I type he still has a raging temperature, but he tells me his hand isn't as painful though it still is swollen.
The EmDoc wanted to put him on penicillin originally but didn't have any in stock so gave amoxycillin instead. Do I make a regular appointment with my GP today and change his medication or allow the antibios to kick in (he's had two doses so far)
Any words of advice appreciated.