Why do children's cervical lymph nodes swell?

Children are relatively weak and may experience some adverse symptoms. The symptoms of swollen cervical lymph nodes in children are a relatively common disease, and people of all ages are more likely to suffer from this disease. It may be more obvious in children with low body resistance. At this time, we should discover the existence of the disease in time and not let it affect the health of the child.

Lymph node enlargement is very common and can occur in people of any age. It can be seen in a variety of diseases, both benign and malignant. Therefore, it is very important to pay attention to the cause of lymph node enlargement and seek medical treatment and diagnosis in time to avoid misdiagnosis or missed diagnosis. Let’s talk about the common causes of swollen lymph nodes. Causes of swollen lymph nodes in the neck

Normal children often have palpable lymph nodes in their necks, which vary in number, are the size of soybeans, are movable, and are not tender. If the child does not have symptoms of infection such as fever or sore throat, follow-up in the outpatient clinic is recommended. If you have had a cold, pharyngitis, tonsillitis or other acute or chronic infectious diseases recently, your cervical lymph nodes may become swollen, tender, or even festering, and you will need anti-infection treatment. If the tonsils are enlarged or purulent to the third degree, you should also go to the ENT department to consult whether a tonsillectomy is necessary.

Another issue that parents are very concerned about is whether enlarged lymph nodes will become malignant, that is, lymphoma or leukemia will occur. This malignant lymphatic or blood system disease has a low incidence and is more common in older children (over 10 years old). Clinically, it often manifests as a painless mass that easily fuses into a mass and grows rapidly. Children often suffer from anemia, fatigue, and loss of appetite. The blood test may be normal or may reveal immature cells. The diagnosis is confirmed by aspiration or biopsy of the tumor.

Through the above article, we can understand that enlarged cervical lymph nodes may affect our daily dietary health. We should carry out corresponding treatment under the premise of ensuring the health of the child. We should not delay the symptoms of the disease to avoid affecting the health of the child’s cervical lymph nodes. If the symptoms persist and cannot be relieved, we should seek medical attention in time.