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Lump on the back of neck

2020-09-19 18:38:43
My son who is just 11 month old having small lump on the back of neck. It is inside his skin seems like nerves contracted. What should I do ?
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Its mostly lymphnode... Any Other problems or is size increasing?
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consult online

Answered2020-09-19 22:14:13

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Looks like lymphnode swelling. Presence of dandruff or lice or wounds in scalp may cause.
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consult doctor if it increases in size or associated with pain and redness or fever
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maintain hair hygiene.

Answered2020-09-20 01:14:39

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Lipoma ??? Lymphadenopathy?? Watch for size increase / redness / fever / weight loss
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If increase in size get it physically checked by Ped.Surgeon.
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Don’t worry most of them disappear after few week.

Answered2020-09-19 20:30:59

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