Sunday night and all day yesterday Allie was complaining about her right hip, saying ouch and that she had a boo boo on it. My sister was keeping her yesterday, and when she put her in the bath tub, a rash popped up in that area. I called her pediatrician and they said to bring her in just to take a look.
Well, the doctor did his thing and took some X-Rays and blood. He came back and said that the good news was that she didn't have any breaks, bruises or dislocations. She does however have Toxic Synovitis. It is a viral infection in her hip joints that is causing inflammation. She happened to have a cold/cough a week ago that the doctor said has traveled to that part of her body. It is going to have run its course, being viral and all, but we just don't want it to turn into something bacterial. The doctor kept saying that that was the "bad stuff."
Allie is doing really well with it. She is a real trooper, but you can tell she is in pain and doesn't want you to come near that area. It is very tender to the touch.
So, if you would just say a prayer that she will recover quickly from this and that it won't turn into something worse, we would greatly appreciate it. I know you all know how aweful it is to see your child sick or in pain.
I will update on her condition later in the week and let you know how she is doing.
Jenn
