I really don't understand what is going on with DS, and was wondering if any of you can offer any advice, the problems is as follows:
-DS last poo was 10 days ago
-During the first 4 days he was fine, eating as usual.
-On 6th day he developed a fever, and was not himself during the day but was eating well.
-He was fine early in the morning of the 7th day, but he became very drowsy over the day and the fever was much worse, he had an intermitent 40 degrees fever suring the night. He had very little food and lots of water. I rang NHS direct and doctor suggested a laxative and the usual calpol/ibuprofen combination. Eventhough he drank 4-5 cups of water during the night, he didn't wet his nappy.
-Day 8th, first day with laxative and again intermitent 40 degrees fever and DS complaining of tummy ache, particularly below the ribs on the right side. Lots of milk rice and not wanting more food than a bit of bread.
-Day 9th. Second day with laxative but no poo yet. Fever reduced a bit, and he asked for more food. He complained his right leg hurts.
-Day 10th. Third day with laxative, has been eating normally, no poo yet and now he is finding it difficult to walk, he says his right leg hurts a lot.
Any clues? he is 3 yrs old, I feel like taking him to see a GP but with the bank holiday my only hope to see a doctor is taking him to A&E, however... is this really an emergency that can not wait until tuesday?