What to do with the lymph nodes in the neck of a child

After we welcome the joy of life, we will start to take care of the baby. Any changes in the baby will worry the mother, so our mothers must pay special attention. When mothers see that the baby has cervical lymph nodes, they should know how to treat it in life. Now let’s take a look at what to do with children’s cervical lymph nodes.

Generally healthy infants and young children can often feel single, soft or slightly hard, non-tender lymph nodes of mung bean to soybean size on the surface of the neck, submandibular, occipital, in front of the ear, groin, etc. This is a physiological phenomenon. It plays an important role in protecting children's health. The lymphocytes generated by the lymph nodes have immune functions and can filter, remove and phagocytose bacteria in the lymphatic vessels.

However, if there is swelling or pain, it reflects that the tissues in the corresponding parts have been inflamed, and you need to see a doctor in time. Generally, healthy infants and young children can often feel single, soft or slightly hard, non-tender lymph nodes that are the size of mung beans or soybeans on the surface of the neck, submandibular, behind the occipital, in front of the ears, and in the groin. This is a physiological phenomenon. It plays an important role in protecting children's health. The lymphocytes produced by the lymph nodes have immune functions and can filter, remove, and phagocytose bacteria in the lymphatic vessels. However, if there is swelling or pain, it reflects that the tissues in the corresponding parts have been inflamed, and you need to see a doctor in time.

It is common to feel lymph nodes in the child's neck, which can be normal or pathological. Every normal person has lymph nodes, which are 0.2 to 0.5 cm in diameter, soft in texture, smooth in surface, and not adhered to surrounding tissues. If the diameter of a lymph node is larger than 0.5 cm, it is considered enlarged lymph nodes.

Whenever you have swollen lymph nodes, it is best to see a doctor to determine the cause and whether treatment is needed. There are many causes of swollen lymph nodes in the neck, most of which require prompt diagnosis and treatment. Generally speaking, if the lymph nodes are slightly enlarged, single or scattered, soft, non-tender, non-adhesive, and not accompanied by other symptoms, no treatment is required for the time being, but the changes must be closely observed. If it does not increase in size or gradually decreases in size, you can continue to observe; if it increases in size or increases in number, you must see a doctor for diagnosis and treatment.

If the swollen lymph nodes are large and numerous, especially in clusters, gradually or rapidly increasing in size, and adhered to surrounding tissues, and there are also swollen lymph nodes in other parts of the body (such as the armpits), accompanied by other symptoms such as fever, anemia, and weight loss, you should go to the hospital immediately for relevant examinations (even lymph node biopsy) to achieve timely diagnosis and treatment.

According to the above statements, our mothers don’t have to worry so much. Generally, healthy infants and young children can often feel slightly hard, non-tender lymph nodes the size of mung beans to soybeans on the superficial surface of the neck and groin. This is a physiological phenomenon, and mothers don’t need to worry too much. However, if inflammation is found, it must be treated immediately. I hope the babies can grow up healthily.