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Lump in neck
My 18 months son has a small pea size lump in neck under left side of the ear. When the lump is touched it is moving. May I know why is it.
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It cud b a lypmphadenopathy, consult near by pediatrician if its size is increasing
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Can have online consultations for further doubts
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Might be a cervical lymph node that's usually palpable in children.
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Need to worry only if it's > 1cm, painful or hard and not mobile
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Hi. It may be a lymph node which became prominent after he has a recent cold or flu , in case there is no precious history of cough you can do a video consult , should clear any doubts
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Most likely a lymph node which occurs after infections like throat infections.. Nothing to worry about usually. They are normally mobile. Please visit a pediatrician for check up to make sure
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Dr. Bhatt Vivek Prafulchandra
Pediatrician
4 yrs exp
Rajkot
Lymphonoparhy
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Dr. Santosh Bangar
Pediatrician
14 yrs exp
Ahmednagar
Mostly cervical lymphadenopathy
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Dr. Sachin Pariskar
General Physician
7 yrs exp
Pune
It's might be Lymph node swelling....Nothing to worry
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