What Causes Swollen Lymph Node In A Child?

Brief Answer:
He is likely to be having an infection

Detailed Answer:
Hello

There can be many reasons for the swelling in the neck

The first and most likely one would be due to a throat infection/tonsillitis , which is very common in young children. For this you will need a course of antibiotics , to reduce the infection.Once the throat infection resolves , the swelling will come down.

The second reason may be due to a vial infection of the lymph glands in the neck , this will generally resolve in 4-5 days and needs only painkillers like syrup paracetamol 2 teaspoon 2 times a day and bed rest.

The the reason , considering the location of the swelling ,in the picture you sent , he may be developing mumps , for this he will just need rest and plenty of water , and syrup paracetamol for the pain.

The nausea is most likely to be due to the general feeling of sickness , seen in infections and will come down once he gets better.

Please start the syrup paracetamol for the pain now and meet your doctor , to look for the source of infection and prescription of antibiotics , if necessary.


Hope he gets well soon!

Take care

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Brief Answer:
no , he should not be getting

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Since he is already on an antibiotic , it is unlikely that he will be getting a bacterial infection.

However viral infections like mumps can still occur.

Please meet your doctor.

Thanks

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Brief Answer:
yes, it is possible

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Although rare , but yes , it is possible to get the infection even after vaccination.

I am only suggesting it can be mumps , based on the location of the swelling as seen in the picture , it can be due to any other viruses also.

Take care

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Brief Answer:
my pleasure!

Detailed Answer:
Hello

Sure , just give him the paracetamol syrup for pain and can meet the doctor in the morning , if he has no other symptoms.

Get well soon.

Thanks

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