ds fell in a yucky river - need advice

[emily05]

my little boy fell in a river today (long story). The river was pundgent. muddy, algy, crap - just fowl.

Anyway the saga is over now. But tonight my brother told me I should take him to the doctors as he may have swollowed some! (doctors shut until monday - so it would mean casulty!!)

surely he will be fine? not sure if I am being too laid back.

what do you think?
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There is a disease-Weil's Disease-which can be spread by rats urinating in rivers. Perhaps you could ring A and E and see what they say?

I think you're being completely sane.
Imagine your alternative... turning up in A&E with your breathless story of how he fell in a muddy river. Right, and whats the matter with him then Mrs Emily05. Uhm, nothing really. Can you imagine their faces!

I think he's probably over-reacting

but then it isn't my DS tbf

You could try ringing NHS direct? 0845 4647

Personally I wouldn't ring unless he looks/feels unwell

If he gets ill/vomits/diarhoea/temperature/sore throat/rash etc over the next few days, then I would be inclined to take him to GP or A&E immediately, and explain about him falling into the river. Otherwise I think I'd be as laid-back as you, and take it as just one of those things.

Weil's disease starts as flu-like symptoms, and I think the incubation period is a few days.

IF your ds develops flu-like symptoms (temp, shivery, achey, headache etc) then take him to docs and say that he fell into a river x days ago and that he could have been exposed to Weil's.

He should be fine but if he develops these symptoms you need to get him seen asap as there can be serious consequences of not getting Weil's treated. HTH

I know it's not the done thing but when the same happened to my little sister she was told to drink coke as it kills any nasties in your tum.

thanks for your advice everybody really helpful - going to keep a close eye on him! and will give him some coke to drink! Good tip