What's going on with the lumps on both sides of my child's neck?

Small bumps are a kind of skin disease that is particularly easy to appear on human skin. In many cases, the cause of pimples on the skin is very obvious. For example, when bitten by mosquitoes or allergies occur, small bumps of different sizes will appear on the body, and will be accompanied by symptoms such as itching or pain. If a child has pimples on both sides of the neck, it needs to be taken seriously, especially the following causes.

What's going on with the lumps on both sides of my child's neck?

During the baby's growth process, many parents and friends will find such a problem, that is, there is a small lump under the skin of the baby's neck. Many adults may think that it is caused by insect bites or clothing allergies. In fact, it is most likely the lymph nodes. When children are young, the lymph nodes develop very quickly, so attention needs to be paid. If your lymph nodes are swollen, be careful, as it may be an infection.

Sometimes you can feel lumps of varying sizes behind the ears, neck, under the jaw, and at the base of the thighs of children. Most of them are mobile and can slide under the skin. These small lumps are lymph nodes. Because lymphatic tissue, especially lymph nodes, develop rapidly within one year of age, healthy children may feel lymph nodes in superficial parts of the body such as behind the ears, neck, under the jaw, armpits, and groin (i.e., groin). However, the lymph nodes in these areas are normally no larger than soybeans, are mostly single, soft in texture, can slide under the skin, are painless, and are not adhered to surrounding tissues. However, lymph nodes should not be palpated under the chin, supraclavicular fossa, or elbows.

In some abnormal cases, lymph nodes may also become abnormally swollen. Because lymph nodes can produce lymphocytes in the blood, these lymphocytes have the function of defending against bacteria. The lymph nodes in various parts of the body are connected to nearby organs or tissues by lymphatic vessels, just like "sentry posts" around the body. When nearby tissues or organs are attacked by bacteria, they can kill the bacteria and prevent them from spreading outward. As a result, the lymph nodes themselves become enlarged, can be felt, and may be painful or tender. Therefore, the location of the bacterial infection lesion can be inferred from the location of the swollen lymph nodes.

The above is the relevant content about the small lump under the skin of the baby's neck. Lymph nodes can actually kill bacteria and prevent the spread of bacteria. It is normal for children to have lymph nodes. Don’t worry too much. If the lymph nodes are abnormally swollen, it is recommended to take the child to see a pediatrician to avoid bacterial infection.