What Causes Lumps On Neck Area?

Posted on Thu, 22 Jan 2015

Question: My son is 16 and we just noticed a few lumps on his neck area that we hadn't noticed before . We leave for Disney on Sunday and our doctor is closed due to the holiday season. Could this be swollen lump nodes or something?

Answered by Dr. Albana Sejdini (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Possible upper respiratory tract jnfection....

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I am sorry for the situation your son is in.

The lump you felt on his neck might be swollen lymph nodes; especially if he has had flu like symptoms recently.

I advise to :

- give him anti inflammatory medications (paracetamol, ibuprofen, etc)

- monitor his body temperature; if it persist to be high for more than 4 days, should consult further with his physician as he might need prescription medicines

- OTC cold medicines are advised in case he has flu like symptoms

Wish a nice trip to Disney!
Dr.Albana

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