The lymph node on the child's neck was inflamed

As you know, lymph nodes are placed in the body from birth. In young children, it is usually problematic to identify them, because they are soft and small. However, sometimes nodules grow in size. Many parents do not know what to do if the lymph node has become inflamed, and what this phenomenon may indicate.

This disease is called lymphadenitis.

The main function of the lymph node is lymphatic filtration. Passing through it, the liquid leaves impurities. In the lymph nodes, thus, diseased cells, viruses, pathological bacteria accumulate. In addition, maturation of immune cells takes place in them. They participate in the destruction of all extraneous pathological microorganisms.

If the lymph node on the neck is inflamed, it means that a lot of harmful bacteria accumulated in it. In such cases, intensified production of white blood cells begins. This, in turn, triggers powerful reactions of the body aimed at destroying pathological bacteria. At the same time, parents note that the baby has a lymph node on his neck.

According to experts, this condition can be caused by a number of reasons.

To the most widespread provoking factor carry the cat's scratches. This reason is popular among those children who are in frequent contact with these animals. The fact that in the cat's saliva contains pathological bacteria, which, getting into the body of the child, cause an increase in the lymph node. Penetration can occur through a bite or scratch.

Often you can see that the lymph node has become inflamed on the back of the catarrhal disease. Often such a phenomenon happens in those children who are very susceptible to colds.

When a child enters the infection, the increase occurs near the source. If the lymph node on the neck is inflamed , then this may indicate a disease of the respiratory system, a disease of the throat or head. With an increase in nodules behind the ears, it is possible to develop dental, ocular or ear infections.

The increase can accompany pain in the lymph nodes, fever, weakness, and anorexia. Also, sleep is disturbed, the child becomes sluggish, capricious.

According to experts, treatment of the lymph nodes themselves is inappropriate, in view of the fact that their increase is a consequence of the underlying pathology. In order for the therapy to become effective, it is necessary to find out the exact cause of the development of the condition and to eliminate it. As a rule, after this the inflamed lymph node returns to its normal state.

It should be noted that this symptom does not always indicate the development of diseases. An enlarged lymph node indicates that the immune cells are actively working. Of course, with significant inflammation, accompanied by intense and constant pain, it is necessary to immediately take the baby to the doctor.

It is not always possible to accurately diagnose at home and, as a result, choose the right and optimal treatment. That is why, do not neglect to visit a doctor. The specialist will appoint the necessary tests, the results of which will most accurately indicate the cause of the increase in lymph nodes. In addition, the doctor will appoint the treatment in accordance with the characteristics of the child's body, given the nature and course of the underlying disease. Besides, along with medicamental influence, some means of traditional medicine are effective. So, often at home for the removal of inflammation used rinses with soda and iodine. In many cases, a timely detection of the disease and properly prescribed therapy allows avoiding surgical intervention, which is often used for enlarging the lymph nodes on the neck.