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What Causes A Lump On The Neck?
Hi, may I answer your health queries right now ? Please type your query here... I was just putting my 18 month old down for his nap and noticed that he has a huge lump on the left side of his neck, under his ear area. He had strep and a ear infection last tues. started antibiotic, he is still taking the meds, but today has a horrible stuffy and runny nose and cough. Should I have him seen for the lump?
Fri, 22 Aug 2014
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The most possible cause of the lump is enlarged lymph node.
Lymph nodes are enlarged after an infection / inflammatory process.
Let the treatment gets over and see for reduction in size, is resolved after 1- 2 week of treatment well and good, if not - then needs to examine and scanned for any congenital abnormalities. For which you have to see paediatrician.
Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health.
Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.
The most possible cause of the lump is enlarged lymph node.
Lymph nodes are enlarged after an infection / inflammatory process.
Let the treatment gets over and see for reduction in size, is resolved after 1- 2 week of treatment well and good, if not - then needs to examine and scanned for any congenital abnormalities. For which you have to see paediatrician.
Hope it helps you. Wish you a good health.
Anything to ask ? do not hesitate. Thank you.
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