Swollen moving lymph node on right thigh

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Asked for Female, 1 Years

My son is suffering from a swollen lymph node on inner right thigh , noticed it a month ago but it was not painful and very small gradually had increased and is painful since three days earlier doctors suggested to wait and see it and massage if it's subside but no pain was there earlier . Please suggest what is this and how to check this . He is an 18 month old baby . Doesn't allow to touch the area .

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Dr. Jinia Saha

Pediatrician 10 yrs exp Kolkata

Note the size and if you are not able to assess kindly consult.

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Dr. BT Vignesh Neonatologist 7 yrs exp Hosur · Accepted Answer

Dr. BT Vignesh

Neonatologist 7 yrs exp Hosur

If the size is above 1.5 cm it is significant..please visit a doctor for examination..is there any other complaints like loose stool, excessive crying, crying during passing stool..

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If it is painful, immediate action to be taken..