Determined not to panic, can a purple rash/bruise beanything else?

[TwistedSisterhood]

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So do I. Give NHS Direct a ring.

does it fade if you press a glass onto it?

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NHS Direct - 0845 4647

Yes, it could be lots of things, but:
If you press a glass against the rash, and then look through the glass, does the rash underneath disappear / turn whiteish, or does it stay there with spots?

That's the test.

Is he avoiding light? Finding it uncomfortable to put his chin on his chest?

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May very well be something else, but you won't know unless you see someone. Can you make an appointment for your GP this evening? If not, ring NHS Direct.

call NHS direct NOW

I wouldn't bother with NHS direct to be honest. Turn up at your GP's and wait to be seen.

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Hope he goes on ok. Let us know.
xx

actually if they're saying neck aching, and the rash isn't fading - I'd skip the GP (unless it's VERY close) and go straight to the hospital TBH

I am sure if you rang NHS Direct with that they would send you straight to the docs simply because they wouldn't take any chances and they can't see the rash, so definitely go to the GP. Good luck.

I agree with QoQ

Yes, agree with QoQ - if his neck is aching and the rash isn't blanching then I'd get him to A&E too.

go to a&e now

Def A&E now.

I will be worried now till she comes back to us....

I have rung NHS for advice on this before & they are very good