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Child Has Painful, Red Patches On Abdomen. Inconclusive Blood Work. Help
My 16 yearold grand daughter is at theh Childrens Hospital in Vancouver, BC Canada right this minute.
Last nite at 4 am she was rushed to emergency room - painful, red, raw large patches appeared all over her abdomen. Blood work was inconclusive. Right now 5 doctors are watching her and more patches are appearing down her legs. Cna you help please??
Last nite at 4 am she was rushed to emergency room - painful, red, raw large patches appeared all over her abdomen. Blood work was inconclusive. Right now 5 doctors are watching her and more patches are appearing down her legs. Cna you help please??
Mon, 21 Oct 2013
Hi,
Wonder when this question was asked ( as it is in public forum)
I am sure they must be watching her for menigococcemia.
She will respond to antibiotics if started early.
Good luck
God bless the child
Dr uma
Wonder when this question was asked ( as it is in public forum)
I am sure they must be watching her for menigococcemia.
She will respond to antibiotics if started early.
Good luck
God bless the child
Dr uma
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