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Lump below toddler's ear

2016-12-06 11:00:24
I just observed a small pea sized soft lump below the left ear of my 1.5 yr old toddler. He had got some rash there, so while applying cream i sensed the lump and it is also visible to eyes..what can it be?
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It is most likely an enlarged lymph node. Lymph nodes are body's first line of defense and the one below your child's ear may have increased in size due to the existent rash, or cold/cough/fever.  Once the reason is resolved,  it's size will reduce on its own.
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In case the lymph node doesn't reduce in size and rather keeps increasing,  better consult your pediatrician

Answered2016-12-06 11:07:47

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