Ask an expert
Search expert health advice:
Browse by expert
- ADHD Expert
- Allergy expert
- Anti-ageing expert
- Asthma Expert
- Arthritis expert
- Breast cancer expert
- Cancer expert
- Cough Expert
- CyberDoc
- CyberShrink
- Oral health expert
- Depression expert
- Diabetes expert
- EnviroHealth expert
- Family law expert
- Fertility expert
- Flu expert
- GynaeDoc
- Headache expert
- Healthy Bones
Question
04 Sep 2007
Share
Lymph Nodes in Toddler
Hello. I am starting to get quite concerned. About two weeks ago i noticed a tiny ball like in my daughters neck. I touched it and it didn't seem to hurt her. Nevertheless i tokk her to my paed who didn't seem at all phased by it. i expected him to do a blood test or something. But he said not to worry and it would go away.
now i notice that this "lump" is actually bigger than it was and much more noticable. I am very concerned and i ahve no idea what to do next?
Please help!
now i notice that this "lump" is actually bigger than it was and much more noticable. I am very concerned and i ahve no idea what to do next?
Please help!
childhood diseases
You do not say where these lymph nodes are or how old your daughter is. If she is a toddler and the nodes are in the back of her neck they are of no concern and are called ' benign lymphadenopathy of infancy' and will disappear by themselves. If she is older than 2 years and the gland are in the front of her neck and are enlarging you must take her back to your paediatrician for a check-up.
The information provided does not constitute a diagnosis of your condition. You should consult a medical practitioner or other appropriate health care professional for a physical examination, diagnosis and formal advice. Health24 and the expert accept no responsibility or liability for any damage or personal harm you may suffer resulting from making use of this content.
