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Where to go with this injury....gp or a&e?

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Shamoy · 09/02/2014 19:32

My 6 year old injured his foot maybe 2 years ago. It was swollen and he was limping. I took him to a&e, they said to keep an eye and to come back if still causing problems in a couple of weeks. I did as he was still limping. I'm pretty sure they x rayed it and no broken bones.
Anyway the same foot, same place, periodically causes him pain which tends to last a week or so over the last couple of years.
Two weeks ago he hurt it again, just during general playing, no actual injury/accident. Two weeks on and it's still painful, he's limping and he doesn't want to do his gymnastics class tomorrow for the second week in a row even though he usually loves it as he says it will hurt too much.
I feel I need to get it checked again somewhere. Will the gp be any use in this situation or is it an x ray he will need and go to a&e? Or is there something opinion between, some way I can get an appointment direct with hospital? There is no minor injuries unit near us at all.
Thanks

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poopooheadwillyfatface · 09/02/2014 19:35

gp.
its a recurrent problem. The gp can request an xray if it's needed. but it's not an emergency or a new accident.

LovelyBath · 09/02/2014 20:45

I would ask the GP to write you a letter for urgent treatment to take to the hospital- same day if necessary.

TelephoneTree · 09/02/2014 21:19

Can you take him to an osteopath to have it assessed? They will also know whether he needs to be seen by a medic...

ALovelyBunch0fCoconuts · 09/02/2014 21:30

to the gp. they will refer for xray. maybe refer to orthopaedic consultant if the xray shows no bony issues

Shamoy · 10/02/2014 07:35

Thank you, that's helpful. I will make a gp appt today

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