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What Causes Lumps On Neck Area?
Question: My son is 16 and we just noticed a few lumps on his neck area that we hadn't noticed before . We leave for Disney on Sunday and our doctor is closed due to the holiday season. Could this be swollen lump nodes or something?
Brief Answer:
Possible upper respiratory tract jnfection....
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I am sorry for the situation your son is in.
The lump you felt on his neck might be swollen lymph nodes; especially if he has had flu like symptoms recently.
I advise to :
- give him anti inflammatory medications (paracetamol, ibuprofen, etc)
- monitor his body temperature; if it persist to be high for more than 4 days, should consult further with his physician as he might need prescription medicines
- OTC cold medicines are advised in case he has flu like symptoms
Wish a nice trip to Disney!
Dr.Albana
Possible upper respiratory tract jnfection....
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
I am sorry for the situation your son is in.
The lump you felt on his neck might be swollen lymph nodes; especially if he has had flu like symptoms recently.
I advise to :
- give him anti inflammatory medications (paracetamol, ibuprofen, etc)
- monitor his body temperature; if it persist to be high for more than 4 days, should consult further with his physician as he might need prescription medicines
- OTC cold medicines are advised in case he has flu like symptoms
Wish a nice trip to Disney!
Dr.Albana
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