Inflammation of the lymph nodes on the neck in a child does not happen so often, but for many reasons. And a visit to a pediatrician should not be postponed because a timely assessment of the child's condition, accurate diagnosis and the earliest possible start of a properly prescribed treatment of painful and enlarged cervical lymph nodes in children will avoid a lot of unwanted complications.
In the neck area are several groups of lymph nodes: parotid;chin;zagrugochnye;backbone;anteroposterior and tonsillar;occipital. They perform such functions: protect the head from the tumors, and also the organs located on the neck;oppose the development of infections;fight against foreign cells and substances;eliminate pathogenic bacteria.
Normally, lymph nodes are not visible( when there is no inflammation).They are under the layer of the skin, as well as in the internal cavities of the human body;are the peripheral organs of the immune system and protect the most vulnerable areas.
Learn about the first symptoms of inflammation of the cervical lymph nodes in children and their treatment, the causes of the onset.
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Inflammation of lymph nodes in the neck in a child: reasons why
inflames Dr. EO Komarovsky will tell you about the causesand treatment of inflammation of the lymph nodes in the neck in the child in the following video:
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Causes of lymphadenitis
Lymph nodes in the neck are inflamed for the following reasons:
- A common cold can become a cause of the inflammation.
- Infections: influenza, angina, chicken pox, periodontitis;
- ; Oncological diseases;
- Malfunction of the immune system. Occurs in hypothermia, stress;
- Allergy;
- Mechanical damage to the lymph node;
- Metabolic disorders.
Lymph nodes on the neck can inflame both in the infant and in the adolescent. In any case, do not hesitate to contact a specialist.
Inflammation of the lymph nodes in the neck in a child: symptoms and diagnosis
You can find out about inflammation of the lymph nodes due to the following symptoms:
- The swollen area is clearly visible to the naked eye.
- Hobbies for lymph nodes in the neck.
- Pain on swallowing and palpation.
- Lymph nodes in the neck can become either soft or hard.
- Their consistency changes.
- Skin in the neck reddens.
- A person feels weak, the body temperature rises.
If a child has at least one symptom, you should see a doctor to exclude inflammation of the lymph nodes on the neck or start treatment in time.
Diagnosis of the disease is performed by a doctor when examining the patient. In addition, ultrasound of the lymph nodes of the neck is used.
Types and forms of lymphadenitis
The form of inflammation can be acute or chronic. If the disease is acute, the child feels severe pain in the neck, the place of inflammation blushes.
The child can be treated as follows:
- It is important to start the right treatment on time.
- Compliance with bed rest.
- Drinking plenty of warm liquid.
- Exception of any physical activity.
- Reception of pharmacy, folk remedies.
With chronic inflammation, there is no pain in the neck, but lymph nodes can increase. The cause of this phenomenon is most often the weakened immunity. The treatment will help:
- Tincture Radiola pink;
- Tincture of ginseng.
Inflammation of the lymph nodes in the neck in the child: treatment
Remember that both the treatment of lymphadenitis and the treatment of causative diseases should be carried out with the appointment of a pediatrician and under his supervision. Information given here is approximate, reference nature, do not self-medicate!
Folk remedies at home
- compress from leaves celandine will help with inflammation. It will take a handful of plant leaves. It is scalded with boiling water and allowed to cool. Next, the remedy is applied to the affected area for twenty minutes. The procedure is carried out twice a day.
- Combat inflammation with therapeutic tea .It can be tea from chamomile , mint or calendula .It is necessary to gargle with such a remedy three to four times a day. The recipe is suitable for older children.
- You can reduce inflammation with rinses based on table salt and baking soda .In a glass of warm water, add 1/3 teaspoon of salt and the same amount of soda. Components are mixed, the product should gargle once or twice a day.
But as you understand, this treatment is directed at sanitation of the oral cavity with stomatitis, angina and some other diseases.
Medications
Ampicillin helps in the treatment of inflammation. It is taken at 100 mg / kg body weight. You can take up to three to four times a day. The dosage of this reception should not exceed 0.5 g.
The drug relieves swelling, inflammation, fights harmful bacteria in the body. The medicine can be used for children older than eight years.
Treat lymphadenitis with modern antibacterial drugs to suppress microbial flora - bacteria. Now a lot of antibiotics: Amoxiclav, Azithromycin, Ceftriaxone and others. However, taking pharmacies without a doctor's recommendation is very dangerous, because the medicine can provoke allergic reactions, exacerbation of chronic diseases. The dosage is equally important.
Incorrectly selected medication can lead to complications and side effects.
Usually, the doctor prescribes the medicine and prescribes a certain dosage, which will not cause harm to the body. With an independent choice of medicine, you can make a mistake with dosage and thereby harm, so first of all it is worth to visit the hospital.
The doctor will diagnose and prescribe the treatment.
Folk remedies should be used only after consultation with a doctor. Acquisition of medicines is allowed only if they are prescribed by the doctor after the child is examined.
The first step in inflammation of the lymph nodes is to show the baby to the doctor. He will examine the child, determine the stage of the disease, the cause and prompt optimal medications. All medicines are selected individually. This will avoid side effects.
Who knows, maybe under the mask of usual inflammation and enlarged lymph nodes hides lymphosarcoma?
Inflammation may not take long. Do not think that in a few days the child will recover. It may take two or more weeks. The treatment process should be controlled by a physician.
The duration of treatment depends on the cause of the inflammation, the size of the formations and the characteristics of the organism.
If recovery does not occur even after a long period of time, the doctor prescribes laser therapy. In some cases, it is necessary to resort to an operation that is performed under anesthesia.
Preventive measures
Prevention includes:
- Monitoring of the health of the child.
- Avoidance of infection, if prompted, promptly treated.
- Do not overcool.
- Catarrhal diseases treated immediately.
- Eat right.
- Avoid harmful food.
- Do not walk with a child with too cold and wet weather.
- Visit a doctor regularly.
If neoplasm on the neck is seen - immediately contact a doctor-therapist or oncologist.
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