my 3year old has got some worrying lumps on her arm that have started 2spread down her left side onto her leg. my doctor said its nothing 2worry about as they dont seem 2affect her, she's her normal self. but today she has started scratching them a bit. shud i take her back to the doctors?
2006-08-22 09:43:43 · 24 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
It would be in your best interest and that of your daughters to take her to a childrens hospital and let them look at her. They are better inclined to find the answers to the problem you are having.
As a mother, I wouldnt take a chance that its nothing like the doctor said. I would be doing my best to find out what it isnt and not just what it is. There could be other things that the doctor you took her too has no clue about when it comes to children and infections or diseases. Not all pediatricians know everything, that is why there are specialists out there.
PLEASE take her to a childrens hospital to have her looked at. It could save you a lot of stress and if something really serious is wrong then you havent wasted precious early detection time.
2006-08-22 10:45:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Did she get into any poison oak? Or around any kind of chemical that she may be having a reaction from? Allergies? Have you given her any new foods lately that she may be having an allergic reaction to? Not sure exactly what to tell you. I myself have a 3 year old little girl. If they didn't bother her before but now they itch you may want to just call the doctor first and explain that she itches now and ask if you should bring her back in for a re-check. This way you may be able to get free advice over the phone and not have to spend the money to see the doctor again. Goodluck hun.
2006-08-22 16:53:27 · answer #2 · answered by dakota_baby_469 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
umm...if it looks like a rash, go back and get a second opinion. In the mean time, get some lotion from the chemist that has hydrocortozone in it (i may have spelled that wrong). It should help with the itching 'til you can get back to the doctor.
2006-08-22 16:59:32 · answer #3 · answered by cschneider825 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like Hives to me. My children have had them, and yes they do itch a lot. If the doctor said not to worry, then dont, but if you are then its not wrong to get a second opinion.
2006-08-22 16:59:55 · answer #4 · answered by Dragon Empress 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It depends - if they are quite small, it could be hives, this is an allergic reaction which is quite harmless. However if you are worried, and it sounds like your doctor hasn't really told you anything useful about what they are, take her back, or get a 2nd opinion.
2006-08-22 16:50:59 · answer #5 · answered by Jude 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yea take her to the doctor again or preferably to a different doctor to get a second opinion !
Good luck !
2006-08-22 16:52:28 · answer #6 · answered by any 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would. It definitely couldn't hurt. If you still don't feel satisfied with what her doctor says, you can always take her to another pediatrician for a second opinion. Good luck.
2006-08-22 16:53:36 · answer #7 · answered by Lyrical Goddess 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes take her back - it might be chickenpox. Perhaps try to see a different doctor for a second opinion.
2006-08-22 16:53:31 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are they little bumps, kinda like a dry rash? If so, it's pretty common and the best thing you can do is put lots of rich lotion on her arms. If not, then I have no answers.
2006-08-22 16:52:55 · answer #9 · answered by Milana P 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
maybe chicken pox if the spread! go back to the doctor or put calamine lotion on them to stop the itching. Its in a pink bottle at any grocery or walgreens
2006-08-22 16:58:12 · answer #10 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋