In children, especially small children, parents periodically notice small seals on different parts of the body. Most often - enlarged lymph nodes. Increasing them in size is a testament to the body's struggle with infection. About whether it is necessary to treat this condition, and in what situations it is worthwhile to consult a doctor with an increase in the occipital lymph nodes in a child, we will discuss further.
Increased occipital lymph nodes in children
A small increase in lymph nodes that occurs without the accompaniment of symptoms such as fever or pain is likely to indicate an intensive work of the lymph nodes in the occiput.
This happens when infections appear in the child's body, and he begins to actively develop antibodies against them and cells that absorb the infection itself. Depending on the location of the infection, these or other lymph nodes may grow in size. If this process lasts only a few days and the child is not bothered by the pains on their own or during palpation of enlarged lymph nodes, there is nothing to fear.
Asymptomatic increase in lymph nodes is considered the norm in children under 5 years of age, because during this period the body meets many infections and the child develops immunity. As a prophylaxis or with the remaining concern for the baby, you can take a general blood test.
If the occipital lymph nodes in the child are enlarged, edema of nearby tissues or edema of the face is observed, the lymph nodes themselves are ill, it is necessary to urgently consult a doctor. These symptoms are evidence of an acute inflammatory process. To the symptoms listed above, an elevated temperature appears as an organism's reaction to infection.
Inflammation of lymph nodes in children under five years is rare, the most sensitive period for the disease is the age of 5 to 7 years. After this, the lymphatic system is improved, and most of the infectious agents are suppressed in the lymph node itself.
Causes of inflammation of lymph nodes in children
Among the main diseases that provoke inflammation of the lymphatic
- diseases of ENT organs, including chronic ones;
- rubella, measles ;
- infectious mononucleosis ;
- toxoplasmosis.
How to treat lymph nodes in children?
When inflammation of the lymph nodes in children, independent treatment should not be dealt with. It is necessary urgently to address to the expert. The doctor, having found out the reason, appoints the treatment directed on elimination of the center of an infection. As the infection subsides, the lymph nodes come back to normal. To remove the main symptoms of inflammation of the lymph nodes usually takes several days.