Dizzy, Stumbling, Whingie Toddler

[Seekrit]

Probably an ear infection? Right?
He feels hot, but he's not hot enough to have a temp (can't find thermometer, but my hands and my forehead kiss knows :p) he's been cranky AS since friday morning and about 20 minutes ago couldn't walk a straight line :(

I'll take him to my doctor on Monday but until I get an appointment, what's the best way to treat him?

[Tam-I-Am]

He just saw YOUR efforts at the awards last night and is imitating you :p

Seriously - panadol, lots of water, and as much sleep as he wants until you can get him to the doctor.

Don't stress if he's not interested in food ATM - keeping him hydrated is far more important.

Hope he's feeling better soon!

[WorkingClassMum]

I'd give some Children's Panadol etc until you know what the prob is.

Keep up fluids and dress him lightly and sponge off from time to time

Is there a Nurse on Call number that you can call?

Is there a hopsy nearby just in case?

[Seekrit]

Panadol or nurofen? lol
I gave him some nurofen (silly kid hasnt' been sick in AGES so I couldn't find half his stuff, took me a good 15 minutes to find a syringe in order to administer the medicine)
Anyway, he's now off his tree, running around and giggling, shoving grapes in his mouth and watching elmo... Nurofen does something to him :p I remember giving him some on the plane and he went hyper as well.

Thanks :D

ETA: Yeah, there's hospies and nurses nearby, and a 24/7 doctor that does house calls if I get desperate... but really he's 'fine' just the whinginess and the stumbling.. he's not burning or anything, just a bit warmer than usual. :)

[Tam-I-Am]

Mmmm, nurofen might actually help a little more, given its an anti-inflammatory. Just make sure you give it to him AFTER he's had something to eat....

[sam's mum]

I would ring the health line and speak to one of the nurses. see what they think about him not being able to walk in a straight line. They can let you know whether to just wait until Monday or if you should be seeing someone before then.

:fingerscrossed: he's fine.

[Seekrit]

He has a bit of a red ear and a bit of a red throat, but he should be able to 'fight this one himself' says my doctor (who I love because he hates giving people medicine)... he said that it probably did create the dizzies and just to give him nurofen if he's irritable.