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Suggest Treatment For Lump On Neck And Throat Infection

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Posted on Mon, 9 Nov 2015
Question: My son has a lump on his neck

Any insight what it could be? I havw noticed it for a week


Thank you- this side he always gets enlarged on behind the ear and on back of head but this one is new- in hune he had blood work forcthis but it was normal- should i ask for blood work again? Do you feel i should be worried
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Answered by Dr. Grzegorz Stanko (8 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Its enlarged lymph node.

Detailed Answer:
Hello!

Thank you for the query.

This lump is an enlarged lymph node. Usually it appears due to throat infection, teeth infection, enlarged tonsils and many more.
It would be a good idea to take your son to laryngologist for mouth and throat examination. Blood work should be also done to see WBC level.

Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions.
Regards.



Brief Answer:
No need to be worried.

Detailed Answer:
I do not think you should be worried. But it is necessary to find the source of infection (ear can be the source as well). So laryngologist and another blood work is a good idea.
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Suggest Treatment For Lump On Neck And Throat Infection

Brief Answer: Its enlarged lymph node. Detailed Answer: Hello! Thank you for the query. This lump is an enlarged lymph node. Usually it appears due to throat infection, teeth infection, enlarged tonsils and many more. It would be a good idea to take your son to laryngologist for mouth and throat examination. Blood work should be also done to see WBC level. Hope this will help. Feel free to ask further questions. Regards. Brief Answer: No need to be worried. Detailed Answer: I do not think you should be worried. But it is necessary to find the source of infection (ear can be the source as well). So laryngologist and another blood work is a good idea.