What to do if a child has lymph nodes

Many parents are very attentive when taking care of their children. They will always notice when their children have some diseases. For example, when bathing the child or accidentally finding one or several lumps on the child's head or arm, they feel slippery and move when touched. The child does not feel any pain and is in good spirits. In this case, it is very likely that the child has grown lymph nodes. If parents are worried, it is best to take the child to the hospital for examination. Now let's talk about what to do if a child has lymph nodes.

1. What to do if a child has lymph nodes

1. Lymph nodes are a component of the human lymphatic system, which is an important defense system of the human body. It can produce white blood cells and antibodies, filter out pathogens, participate in immune responses, and also play an important role in the distribution of fluids and nutrients in the body. The lymph nodes have the function of filtering microorganisms, so bacteria will become inflamed and swollen when they are present.

2. The lymphatic system develops most vigorously during infancy. As the immune system continues to strengthen, the lymph nodes, as part of the immune system, will also slowly proliferate. Therefore, parents will often feel single, soft or slightly hard, non-tender lymph nodes ranging in size from mung beans to soybeans in the superficial areas of the baby's neck, under the jaw, behind the occipital bone, in front of the ears, and in the groin.

Generally speaking, lymph node hyperplasia will continue until the child is about 10-12 years old, and it becomes less common after puberty. This is why babies are more likely to develop lymph nodes than adults.

2. What conditions can stimulate lymph node hyperplasia?

1. The baby suffers from respiratory tract infections and other diseases

If your baby often suffers from diseases such as upper respiratory tract infections, the lymph nodes in the body will proliferate faster due to the stimulation of inflammation.

2. Vaccination

After the vaccine is injected, the body will have a certain reaction, especially the immune system, which may also stimulate the proliferation of lymph nodes.

3. What kind of lymph nodes are normal?

Size: no larger than soybean size;

Touch: It feels soft, not hard, and easy to slide;

Pain: No pain;

Complications: No complications, the baby is in good spirits.

4. What kind of lymph nodes should be watched out for?

1. Lymph nodes adhere to each other, like beads on a string;

2. Accompanied by long-term irregular fever, sweating, weight loss, lack of energy and other symptoms;

3. The lymph nodes are larger than soybeans, hard in texture, and have poor mobility;

4. The lymph nodes rapidly enlarge in a short period of time (1-2 weeks) and become painful.