My toddler came to me today and began shaking his head side to side and saying 'listen I got a ball in my neck' I laughed at first and thought he was messing about but then I realized I could her a dull knocking sound coming from the back of his neck when he shakes his head. It isn't bothering him but it's got me thinking about what it could be, I don't want to take up a Doc's appointment if it's nothing to worry about, what do you think? My health visitor is a right old battleaxe and I don't trust her since she misdiagnosed his tonsilitis a month ago, so I don't want to ask her.
2007-01-11 07:18:17 · 17 answers · asked by Smoochy Poochy 6 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
i think you should have him checked just in case. don't feel liky your taking up an appointment this is your childs health.
2007-01-11 07:25:27 · answer #1 · answered by juicy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It sounds like his neck is just popping. If I shake mine from side to side it does that. But I do agree that you should change doctors if you don't trust the one you currently have.
2007-01-11 15:25:37 · answer #2 · answered by crystalnunley2003 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try ringing nhs direct 08454647 they re really helpful and if think its needs looking at they will tell you its all run by nurses etc so they know what they are talking about Saved my life so would recommend using them
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Hope this helps
Deb
2007-01-11 15:33:40 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
never feel like your bothering your doctor with something that "might be nothing" when it comes to your children, you have to be on the "safe side" so what if its nothing..... big deal, go home... but what if it is something, and the sooner its taking care of the better?? I made the mistake of doing this with my daughter when she was young, she kept getting fevers and i would bring her to the doctors over and over again, they would tell me the "virus needs to run its course". well she ended up having lymes disease. So please, if your questioning whether to go to the doctors or not.... GO.......
2007-01-11 15:25:48 · answer #4 · answered by me 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's probably just a joint popping. Is he growing? Sometimes joints loosen up in a growth spurt. Unless it hurts him I wouldn't worry about it.
And get a new Dr if you don't trust the one you have.
2007-01-11 15:22:45 · answer #5 · answered by tabithap 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to find a new doctor... one you trust. The knocking sound sounds a little weird... I'd get it checked out.
2007-01-11 15:23:34 · answer #6 · answered by naenae0011 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try NHS Direct 0845 4647
2007-01-11 15:26:38 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You need to feel confident with your dr and hv. I would change. Also better to have checked, you shouldn't worry about disturbing them, that's what they're there for.
Good luck
2007-01-11 15:29:14 · answer #8 · answered by vrbitta 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
take a doctors appointment. it can be serious it may not but no harm in protecting your childs health
2007-01-11 15:25:40 · answer #9 · answered by sajifive 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my sons joints used to click when he was little, but he has grown out of it now. I would go to the doc's just to ease your mind.
2007-01-11 15:46:01 · answer #10 · answered by LadyDeville 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋