meningitis rash? pic inc

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  FairyluPumpkinsMummy

  Posted 31-05-12

  Phone nhs direct hun xxxx
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  lottyz

  Posted 31-05-12

  I would get it looked at asap, if babe is very unwell call 999 but when they get a rash it the baby will be seriously unwell, not holding head up, crying in the light, sick very high temp. Is bubba happy? Xx
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  hs83

  Posted 31-05-12

  have you done the glass test or at least pressed it with your fingers to see if it blanches? i'd call NHS direct!
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  kelbex

  Posted 31-05-12

  Have you pressed a glass to it? If it,disappears under the pressure it's fine. If not go to the doc. It doesn't look like it to me, but I am no expert! Call nhs to be sure!
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  kelbex

  Posted 31-05-12

  Have you pressed a glass to it? If it,disappears under the pressure it's fine. If not go to the doc. It doesn't look like it to me, but I am no expert! Call nhs to be sure!
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  sputnik_sweetheart

  Posted 31-05-12

  Ring nhs direct! Looks scary but only a professional can help with your question.
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  Gemmalou29

  Posted 31-05-12

  Definately go to A & E if the rash doesn't fade when you press it. My lo had a similar rash 2 weeks ago on her legs and they did blood tests to rule meningitis out.
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  lottie1982

  Posted 31-05-12

  Glass test, phone 999 if it doesn't disappear under glass, nhs direct if it does Blanche.
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  vickym75

  Posted 31-05-12

  You can't tell by looking. Does it go away when you press it? Is LO lethargic/ not feeding/ unusually quiet? Or does LO have a high pitched scream/ fever/ stiff/ seem to be sensitive when you hold him? You need to call the out of hours dr. They may tell you to go straight to a&e. NHS direct will tell you to go to hospital because they can't diagnose over the phone.
  
  Hope he's ok x
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  Supermum2012

  Posted 31-05-12

  Cant add to what the others have said only echo it (((hugs))) and fingers crossed its nothing x x