Hello Everybody,
I need some advice regarding NHS services and navigating with a sick child.
My daughter (14) developed the symptoms described in my title about three weeks ago. She got better but a week ago it returned and then more severe. We moved to the UK recently and I am unsure how to deal with this and the NHS. She has not seen a doctor since she lives in the UK. Her symptoms are abdominal pain, loss of apetite, extremely low energy and fatigue, she is incredibly pale. It is an effort for her to move around in the house. Of course, there can be numerous reasons for these symptoms. So I took her to our local medical centre, where she was adviced to wait it out. We saw a very friendly and competent nurse, this was a week ago. She has improved a bit, but it seems as she is having another relapse.
I intend to call the medical centre tomorrow again. Shall I simply ask for blood tests to be done, or shall we first try to see a GP? I am not sure what a GP will be able to do, as it is obviously not viral/bacterial as she has no fever/vomiting etc.
Bottomline: can I ask for bloodtests without seeing a GP?
My Anxiety is of course skyrocketing but I hope to keep it in check in order to support her.
Any advice will be highly appriated.