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Lump/ganth behind the ear and neck
My 2 year old son is having lump /ganth behind one side ear and the same is also appearing in back side of head near neck. It has been almost more than one month.
What may be the cause. I m worried. Pls advise.
Geeta Bisht
Govindpuram Ghaziabad
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Please get physical consult done
Usually the lymph node enlargement is because of infection
No need to panic
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Maintsin hygiene
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Good Morning, Relax first . It is mostly due to secondary to infection. Check Scalp and ears for any infection. Keep it clean. Hygiene is important .Wait and watch , If it does not resolve we do CBC , and do what ever required ,Continue to give nutritious food, hygiene, activity like play in garden
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think of immunization, hygiene, nutrition and healthy environments at home. ,
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immunization to be given as per schedule, Prevention is better than cure. Do early intervention to prevent complications.
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Please get a physical check up from a pediatrician. Usually it is nothing to worry about. It is due to old infections.
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Greetings kindly attach the image of the lump
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