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What Causes Swollen Lymph Node In The Neck?
Question: My 14 year old son has seen a pediatrician. We are awaiting result for mumps. Even though he has been immunized for MMR. He has swollen lymph node on left side of neck. Right on jaw line, and under his ear. It is extended towards the back of his neck. He has a low grade fever. Eating is difficult for him. He has a headache and general maliase. The gland is sore and hot to the touch. It is very swollen. Besides mumps what could it be?
Brief Answer:
Parotitis
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone through your query and understand your concern. Mumps is an infection of the parotid gland (lying behind the ear). Such an infection is known as parotitis. Parotitis can have many other causes apart from mumps. It could be due to:
* Acute bacterial parotitis: due to Staphylococcus aureus or any commensal bacteria.
* Certain other viral causes.
* Autoimmune causes (less likely)
You need not be worried as it usually resolves in a week or so. Treatment is symptomatic and could be done by the use of sialogogues, local heat, gentle massage of the gland from behind to front, and hydration. Surgery is usually not required and is considered only in those patients not responding to symptomatic treatment.
Regards
Parotitis
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
I have gone through your query and understand your concern. Mumps is an infection of the parotid gland (lying behind the ear). Such an infection is known as parotitis. Parotitis can have many other causes apart from mumps. It could be due to:
* Acute bacterial parotitis: due to Staphylococcus aureus or any commensal bacteria.
* Certain other viral causes.
* Autoimmune causes (less likely)
You need not be worried as it usually resolves in a week or so. Treatment is symptomatic and could be done by the use of sialogogues, local heat, gentle massage of the gland from behind to front, and hydration. Surgery is usually not required and is considered only in those patients not responding to symptomatic treatment.
Regards
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