Swollen lymph node in child's neck

Just don't touch, heat, or massage this lump.

The child's immune system was dormant, do everything necessary: give immunomodulators, feed them high-quality, strong food, more vitamins. And don't rush to cut it out, because in 90% of cases it goes away on its own.

We had the same thing around that age too. Any cold would cause the lymph node to swell. It went away after a while. The doctor also diagnosed it as lymphadenitis.

I had the same thing with mine. I insisted on an oncologist consultation - it was lymphadenitis. It all went away on its own. Don't worry, at this age it often happens. I understand you're concerned - go to an oncologist just in case, but I assure you, it will all pass.

We've also had an enlarged one for almost a year after illnesses. They told us to monitor it. I don't know what to do—should I see another doctor or something? Actually, I know many people have had enlarged ones since birth and live with them.

Just in case, consult another doctor.

I don't want to scare you, after all, doctors can see your child's lymph node and know better what to do and what not to do, but I'll still write about what happened with my son.

Three years ago, my son developed a tiny bruise on the inner side of his thigh. The bruise didn't hurt, there was no fever, and my son only complained of slight weakness. Just in case, I took my son to the doctor, who didn't say anything definite, advised going to the hospital so that doctors there could make a diagnosis, as they have more experience. At the hospital, they immediately said it was lymphadenitis, observed for a day, and still removed the lymph node. The surgeon said it was so melted from pus that it flowed out during the operation.

Sometimes, when you have a cold, your lymph nodes can swell. If there's nothing else bothering you, just leave them alone; it will pass. The focus should be on treating the cold itself.

My son had the same thing, it went away on its own after 5 years. Don't worry!

We took homeopathic drops LYMPHOMYOSOT!!!

Very good!!!!!

We boosted our immunity with IMUNOFLAZID - took it for 3 months without a break!!!

It helped a lot))))

Ladies, thank you

Blonde, we've been prescribed the same drops. How quickly did they help you?

We also took them for a long time, about a month, I think!

Don't expect quick results, but the drops are truly a treasure!!!

The main thing is to boost the child's immunity at the same time!

Stay healthy!

My little son also has a swollen lymph node on his neck. On the first day, his neck hurt a lot, and he had a slight fever of 37.2°C. The neck pain lasted for one day, and he was given gentamicin injections as the doctors advised. It's been two weeks now, and it's still slightly enlarged. I'm extremely worried. He's four and a half years old, and since the injections, he doesn't say whether the lymph node hurts or not.

Please tell me, is it possible to vacation in the south or abroad with enlarged lymph nodes?

Please tell me, my little son has had a lymph node on his neck enlarged to the size of half a phalanx since he was one month old. He is now one year and three months old. The lymph node is not getting larger, and it is mobile, not fixed. I am very worried. The doctors say it will go away, but it has been enlarged for such a long time.

We also had an enlarged lymph node from 10 months old after having pharyngitis, and it would constantly fluctuate in size, but we have ongoing throat issues (it often gets inflamed). We had an ultrasound done (the lymph node was within normal limits). After all the baby teeth came through (and teething always came with a red throat for us), the lymph node resolved on its own. So, don't worry, you could try taking "Lymphomyosot"—it's a very good homeopathic remedy.

We have an enlarged lymph node in our neck, we are 2 years old, and the doctor is referring us for a Mantoux test. Can it be done without preliminary tests?

My son is 6 years old; after having a cold, his lymph nodes in the neck became enlarged. We tried compresses and antibiotics, but they didn't help. About two weeks later, he fell ill again with a high fever, which lasted for three days. While I was on sick leave with him, I also became ill, and my lymph nodes enlarged as well. They don't hurt, but the sensation is unpleasant. We visited an ENT specialist who said it's due to adenoids causing the enlargement. We had an ultrasound, a complete blood count, and were tested for viruses. Epstein-Barr virus was detected. It seems he had mononucleosis, and I caught it from him. We're seeing the doctor on Monday. Has anyone else had this virus? How is it treated? Our ENT doesn't seem very knowledgeable; she didn't prescribe Lymphomyosot until I mentioned it...

We were also prescribed Lymphomyosot for our 11-month-old son, with instructions to give 5 drops three times a day for two weeks, then a two-week break, repeated for three courses. However, the pediatrician didn't mention whether to dilute it or not, but the leaflet says to dilute it with water. How did you do it?

I didn't dilute it. Lymphomyositis doesn't help. They also prescribed Isoprinosine, two courses of 10 days each. While we were taking it, the lymph nodes returned to their normal position, but after finishing the course, they seemed enlarged again. So, we've taken Isoprinosine, and now we're treating it with folk remedies. Onion, garlic, and I brew echinacea.

My son (6 years old) has an inflamed lymph node on his neck, but when I touch it, I notice there's another one nearby. The doctors can't say anything; they did an ultrasound and everything is normal. I can't understand it. Could it be that bad teeth are causing the swelling?

Well, if the lymph node is inflamed, an ultrasound won't show it as normal; there will still be enlargement, lymphadenopathy. If it's not a lymph node, it might be some kind of cyst—you should see a surgeon. It's unlikely to be just from bad teeth, but if there's inflammation, then yes. Get a blood test done.

Tatyana! We've also been diagnosed with mononucleosis, and our lymph nodes have swollen up too—they haven't gone down for two weeks now. We took the antibiotic Hemamycin, treated the throat with Iodinol (if it's tolerated well) and Vinilin. I've been applying Levomecol ointment to the neck, but I don't think it's helping much. The throat is back to normal, no fever, but the lymph nodes aren't going down. I'm worried.

The lymph nodes can take up to six months to return to normal, as my infectious disease specialist told me. We completed two courses of Isoprinosine for 10 days each, and they seemed to reduce—not entirely back to normal, but certainly better than before. Alongside that, we used Viferon suppositories for five days. We also took antibiotics; the fever went away, but the lymph nodes haven't. Mononucleosis is a viral illness, so go to an infectious disease specialist to get a prescription. Isoprinosine is a potent antiviral; some children don't tolerate it well, but it helps against the Epstein-Barr virus. In any case, let the doctor prescribe. It's best not to apply anything to the lymph nodes—no compresses. Boost your immunity. Echinacea is a folk remedy; I give a decoction of it after meals for us to drink.

Thank you very much! We've been prescribed physiotherapy sessions now, and we're attending them. We will definitely go to see an infectious disease specialist.

How to treat a 13-year-old child, please advise!!

How to treat a 13-year-old child, please advise! He has a swollen lymph node! I beg you!!!!

We were also prescribed antibiotics (Hemamycin) because of a sore throat, and the ENT specialist additionally recommended applying iodine grids at night on the lymph node, as well as using dry heat (heated salt) and applying that to the lymph node too. At first, I had read that heat should not be used, so I mentioned it to the ENT specialist, but she said if you're taking antibiotics, then heat is actually beneficial. And indeed, after a few days, they started to shrink! Good luck to you!

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Hello, my son is 11 months old. After a cold, the lymph nodes in his neck became inflamed. The doctor prescribed Viferon suppositories, and they seemed to go away, but then they came back again. How should they be treated???

My son also had this. While taking Isoprinosine, we used Viferon, and the lymph nodes would go down, then swell up again. You need to complete more than one course. We did two courses (Viferon + Isoprinosine). It's been 1.5 months since the second course. I wouldn't say the lymph nodes are back to normal, but they have reduced significantly compared to before.

Eat garlic, onions, freshly squeezed juices, boost the immune system, and avoid catching colds. The main thing is that he doesn't get ill. Enlarged lymph nodes can persist for up to six months.

People, are you out of your minds? Under no circumstances should you heat up lymph nodes!!!!! No compresses, no iodine grids!!!!! Have some pity on the children! I am the mother of a child who had lymphoma (cancer of the lymphoid tissue). No drops, no suppositories! Go to the doctor!!!! And as for ENTs like the one Olga ended up with (#26), they should be strangled!

Natalia, you really scared me((( What should I do in this case to reduce the lymph nodes???

We have had an enlarged lymph node since 9 months old; now we are 1 year and 9 months. I don't know what to do? Also, on an ultrasound, should there be blood flow in the lymph node or not? We don't have any—is that good or bad? What are the sizes of your enlarged lymph nodes? Has anyone used nasal drops like Naphthyzin during pregnancy?

My son is 16 years old and has had enlarged lymph nodes for almost a year. The doctor prescribed Lymphomyosot, Azithromycin, and Genferon, but they didn't help. They've now scheduled an abdominal ultrasound, CBC, and OAM. What is this illness?

My little boy has an inflamed lymph node on his neck. We did a blood test, and the blood results are normal. He doesn't have a fever, but it's not going away and is protruding on his neck—I don't know what to do!!!*?????????

My son is 2.4 years old. After bronchitis, a lymph node on the right side has become inflamed. It doesn't hurt, doesn't bother him, and there's no fever. He was prescribed Lymphomyosot. So far, there's no result. I don't know what to do.

My child is 6.5 years old. A month ago, the lymph nodes on both sides of the neck became inflamed, and there was a red throat. The diagnosis was viral tonsillitis and lymphadenitis. The temperature was 39-39.5°C for 4 days. We took the antibiotic Flemoxin Solutab, Isoprinosine for immunity, and Imudon for the throat. Now, the temperature remains at 37-37.2°C, the throat is loose and slightly red, and the lymph nodes haven't gone down. I don't know what to do......

Vera, there's nothing serious with you, no need to worry. It's when lymph nodes have been enlarged for over a year that it should really be a concern. Most likely, you have some sort of rotavirus infection; get bacterial cultures done.

Nastasya, how long have the lymph nodes been swollen?

Please, could you advise what to do? My son is 6 years old, and the lymph nodes in his groin and neck still haven't gone down. They appeared after he caught a cold when he was 5 months old. Oncologists have told me not to touch them unless they start to itch, enlarge, or change colour—only then. But I'm still very worried about this.

Zaliya, write to me at ula2406@mail.ru, we have the same problem, we've seen many doctors, and finally, I've calmed down.

The doctor admitted me to the hospital, didn't prescribe any medication, only amoxicillin, and the swelling isn't going away. I don't know what to do.

Hello!! My son (3 years 8 months) had a viral respiratory infection in August. He has an enlarged lymph node under his jaw on the right side (2*2 cm). We've seen a surgeon, an ENT specialist, a haematologist, and a paediatrician. He's had several blood tests (all normal). Everyone says it will go away on its own. He has no fever and doesn't seem to be in pain (according to him)... A few months ago, we had a mouth swab culture done, which detected Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Staphylococcus aureus. He took Pseudomonas and staphylococcal bacteriophages, and we sprayed IRS 19. The lymph node remained the same as before. We also tried some device for heat therapy and gave him Lymphomyosot.

I'm really worried(( What should I do?? Who else should we see?? What tests should we get done??

Lyudmila, don't worry, we have the same situation. We were treated for Staphylococcus aureus, and I can tell you that the most important thing is that it's not cancer—the rest isn't as crucial. Just keep an eye on it to make sure it doesn't grow larger. I've been to many doctors, spent a year running around with these lymph nodes, and finally, I've calmed down. Ours have been enlarged for over a year now.

If enlarged lymph nodes increase during illness and decrease after illness, it is not cancer, and there is no need to worry. Enlarged lymph nodes can remain for a lifetime, and it means nothing.

Yulia, thank you!!!))) You've reassured me))) And what did you use to treat the golden staph??? And for how long??

Lyudmila, we didn't specifically treat the staph infection; we were simply given a list of antibiotics to which the staph is sensitive. Sumamed was prescribed because the swollen lymph nodes had enlarged even more. I was terrified, thinking it might be cancer, but they diagnosed acute lymphadenitis. We took Sumamed, and the lymph nodes shrank back to their previous size, though they haven't completely disappeared. They also found adenoids, and they said it's most likely lymphopathy because of that. They prescribed a two-month treatment, but I haven't seen any results yet. On top of that, we've just recovered from stomatitis, and the submandibular nodes doubled in size, so I'm keeping an eye on them now.

Ilya, which group of lymph nodes is enlarged in your son? My 14-year-old son has an enlarged inguinal lymph node up to 3 cm, with normal blood and urine tests. He was given intramuscular Claforan for 10 days, applied Vishnevsky ointment at night, and a compress with Dimexide during the day. Over three weeks, the lymph node only reduced by 0.5 cm. The haematologist said to stop the compresses and observe for a month. Have you been tested for various infections? How are you treating it now?

My son is 14 years old. He has enlarged lymph nodes on his neck, not at the front but at the back of his head. They don't bother him at all; I only noticed them today, and he says they've always been like that. Should I be concerned???

Anastasia, such matters should not be ignored; it would be wise to consult a doctor, it can't hurt.