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Swelling of lymph nodes
Swelling above left side chest near shoulder from inside the body.
No redness from outside.
No any sign of pain in baby.
No fever or any other issue.
Previous Dr. had given antibiotic syrup named Cefredox Oral Sus. but the issue is not resolved.
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Consult local doctor to have a look at it
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Plz mention the age of the child...was the previous treatment taken propertly..not left in between
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consult pediatrician immediately
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You need to visit a doctor
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It is better to consult your pediatrician in this case
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It is good to consult paediatrician as swelling has to be physically examined and already one antibiotic taken and swelling hasn't subsided. It has to be determined whether it is normal or abnormal first and then managed accordingly.
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consult paediatrician for further evaluation
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Any swelling in any part of body needs physical examination
Child needs to be seen by a pediatrician
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What is the age of a Child ? Mention the size .
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As described, appears to be lymph node enlargement.
Could be normal or abnormal. Physical examination needs to be done.
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Age of child ?
Photo of swelling ?
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Give amoxicillin clavulanic acid for 5 days in appropriate dose
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C. Sridevi
Pediatrician
47 yrs exp
Chennai
What is the baby’s age?
What is the size of the swelling
How many days antibiotic was given ?
Are there any other similar swelling anywhere else in the body
Any history of injury?
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Dr. Poonam M Sambhaji
Pediatrician
17 yrs exp
North Goa
Better consult.. not a good idea to start antibiotic without consultation
Do follow my video for baby care
https://www.youtube.com/channel/ucyammhuwguza304a3xaiqha
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