A furious mother has revealed her nightmare ordeal after her young son was sent home from A&E with a supposed "tummy bug" - only to be rushed back hours later fighting for his life with a dangerous medical condition.
The distressed parent, who wishes to remain anonymous, described how her child deteriorated rapidly after being examined at a UK hospital's emergency department. Doctors initially diagnosed a simple stomach virus before discharging the boy.
'His lips turned blue - I knew something was terribly wrong'
"Within hours of coming home, he became violently ill," the mother recounted. "His lips turned blue and he could barely stay conscious. I knew in my gut something was terribly wrong."
Racing back to hospital, the family received devastating news - their son was suffering from a serious condition requiring immediate treatment, completely contradicting the earlier diagnosis.
NHS under scrutiny
The shocking case has raised serious questions about patient safety and diagnostic procedures in NHS emergency care. Healthcare experts warn that overcrowding and staff shortages may be contributing to rushed assessments.
"This isn't just about my child," the mother stressed. "How many other families are being failed by the system? When will the government properly fund our NHS?"
Warning signs parents should never ignore
- Blue lips or extreme pallor
- Difficulty staying awake
- Severe dehydration symptoms
- High fever with stiff neck
- Difficulty breathing
The family is now considering legal action while their son continues recovery. Hospital authorities have launched an internal investigation into the incident.
