Neonatal neck mass

Due to the incomplete development of various body functions of newborns, their resistance in all aspects is not as good as that of adults. They are often invaded by pathogens, which leads to the occurrence of some diseases. Among the most common diseases in newborns, the most common is a mass in the neck. If the neck lump is mild, it can be eliminated through massage and other techniques. If it is severe, it will cause sloping shoulders in the newborn. So what is the cause of the neck mass in newborns?

1. It may be lymphadenitis. You should go to the hospital to check it out. If a test is negative, there is nothing to worry about. Go to the hospital and let the doctor feel it or do a B-ultrasound. The lump should be the superficial lymph nodes in the child's neck. This disease will cause local lumps. If accompanied by pain, it should be inflammation.

2. Wash with warm water and observe. If there is inflammation near the head, the lymph nodes under the neck will swell. Once the inflammation is resolved, the lymph nodes will no longer be swollen or painful. However, if it is not treated, it will become purulent and it is recommended to go to the hospital as soon as possible. If the number is small and there is no pain, do not treat it for the time being and just observe it, but it is best to go to the hospital for a check-up.

3. If the child has not had an infectious disease recently, the lymph nodes in the neck will not bulge. Observe first. If the swollen lymph nodes are caused by infection, they will gradually disappear after recovery. In this case, congenital torticollis also needs to be ruled out. If torticollis is confirmed, traditional Chinese medicine massage techniques can be used. It is impossible to let the baby grow well on his own.

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If a newborn has a neck mass, he or she should seek medical attention as soon as possible. Generally, if a mass is found in the neck of a newborn 2 weeks after birth, the child can be placed in a supine position with the lower jaw and occipital region facing the affected side, and the child's head can be fixed with a small sandbag or cotton pillow. Apply hot compress to the local area every day to promote the absorption of hematoma, and gently massage the local area to promote muscle elasticity recovery. When the child is a little older, massage techniques can be used to correct it. Fix the child's shoulders, turn the child's head with hands to turn the lower cheek to the affected side, and tilt the head to the healthy side to tighten and lengthen the sternocleidomastoid muscle on the affected side. Generally, do it 3 to 4 times a day, 100 to 150 times each time, and persist for 3 to 6 months, and torticollis can be corrected.