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What Is The Movable Lump On His Jawline?

Hi my 18 month old son has been to the doctor on friday because of an on and off fever since tuesday.his breath has a terrible odour.the dr said it's a throat infection that is moving up to his sinus thus the bad breath,he also said that he may have to use a pump when is 3yrs old and that i should wipe all dust in the house.i have noticed he also has a small movable lump on his jaw line,he is not eating and has not passed a stool.dr gave allergex,antibiotics.he doesnt seem to be getting better or is it too soon
Tue, 8 Sep 2015
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concern...

As per your complain and presentation of symptoms it seems that your son has a viral throat infection and bad breath,fever and loss of appetite are commonly seen in infants and toddlers suffering from viral infection and it is not always necessary that he might need a pump or has allergies..

The small moveable lump on his jawline is an inflamed lymph node and it is also due to infection and you need not to worry about it as gradually when the infection will subside the swelling will also resolve..
As you are giving him antibiotics and anti-allergics[allergex] it is fine but in order to reduce fever Acetaminophen in Paediatric doses has to be given to him every 6 to 8 hours to reduce fever and you should consult a Paediatrician and get advised for it..

Placing towels soaked in cool water [not excessively cold] over the forehead and sponging the body can also help in bringing the body temperature down..

Feed your child with more of cool liquids , milkshakes can help in soothing the throat as well as provide him nutrition..

Give him ample of rest..

Hopefully he will recover in a week but continuous monitoring and advise from a Paediatrician by follow ups for clinical evaluation is a must..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards..
Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..



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What Is The Movable Lump On His Jawline?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concern... As per your complain and presentation of symptoms it seems that your son has a viral throat infection and bad breath,fever and loss of appetite are commonly seen in infants and toddlers suffering from viral infection and it is not always necessary that he might need a pump or has allergies.. The small moveable lump on his jawline is an inflamed lymph node and it is also due to infection and you need not to worry about it as gradually when the infection will subside the swelling will also resolve.. As you are giving him antibiotics and anti-allergics[allergex] it is fine but in order to reduce fever Acetaminophen in Paediatric doses has to be given to him every 6 to 8 hours to reduce fever and you should consult a Paediatrician and get advised for it.. Placing towels soaked in cool water [not excessively cold] over the forehead and sponging the body can also help in bringing the body temperature down.. Feed your child with more of cool liquids , milkshakes can help in soothing the throat as well as provide him nutrition.. Give him ample of rest.. Hopefully he will recover in a week but continuous monitoring and advise from a Paediatrician by follow ups for clinical evaluation is a must.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards.. Dr.Honey Nandwani Arora..