Appearing Lump in the Small Neck Glands, Don't Panic First

Dream - The presence of a lump that appears on a child's body, especially the neck, certainly raises concerns and makes parents panic. Many also immediately assume that there is a serious problem with the lymph nodes or that the child has tuberculosis.

Hey, don't jump to conclusions on your own, moms and dads. Dr. Melia Yunita, MSc, SpA, provides an explanation through her Instagram account @dr.lia_pediatrics. This gland swelling is often found when bathing the little one because the size and location are easily visible on the neck. According to her, the swelling of the lymph nodes in the neck is often the body's immune response reacting to the possibility of a disease in the child's body.

"In most cases, this condition is not dangerous and is not a serious health problem, moms," she said.

According to Dr. Lia, these glands have the main function of holding bacteria and viruses from spreading to other parts of the body. So, the presence of this swelling on one side is good because it is an early signal that there may be a disease process.

"Moms should also know that there are many causes of swollen glands, not just tuberculosis," wrote Dr. Lia.

Conditions When You Should Immediately Consult a Doctor

To ensure whether the lump in the child's neck is dangerous or not, have the little one checked by a doctor. Later, the doctor will perform a physical examination. Including analyzing the child's medical history with neck lumps, as well as the family's medical history related to certain infections.

"My message is, every lymph node lump in the neck has different symptoms and causes. Some may disappear on their own, but some may require further examination and treatment to overcome them," he said.

If the lump does not disappear, the child experiences complaints such as loss of appetite, weight loss, do not delay to immediately see a doctor.

Swollen and Inflamed Tonsils in Children, Know the Symptoms

Dream - Sometimes children are very fussy, don't want to eat, and have difficulty sleeping. In children who can speak clearly, they usually express what they feel.

If the little one says that their throat hurts, parents should be alert. It could be that it is not only because of the flu or a sore throat, but because their tonsils are inflamed or called tonsillitis.

Tonsillitis is inflammation of the tonsil tissue caused by an infection caused by bacteria and viruses. It is very painful and makes it difficult for children to swallow and lose their appetite, even causing drastic weight loss.

The tonsils themselves are part of the lymphatic system and are the first line of defense for the body. The tonsils are located on the left and right sides of the throat and appear as two pinkish lumps at the back of the mouth.

Their function is to protect the upper respiratory system from pathogens that enter the body through the nasal or oral route. This makes the tonsils very susceptible to infections, which cause tonsillitis.

Causes of Tonsillitis in Children

Various types of bacteria or viruses can attack the tonsils and cause inflammation. Here are the viruses and bacteria that often trigger tonsillitis infections:

- Common cold viruses: The common cold is the main cause of tonsillitis. Several viruses, including influenza viruses, adenoviruses, coronaviruses, rhinoviruses, cause the flu
- Group A streptococcus bacteria: Bacterial infections account for 30 percent of tonsillitis cases, with group A streptococcus bacteria being the main cause
- Other bacteria: Some other bacteria that can cause tonsillitis are chlamydia pneumonia, streptococcus pneumonia, staphylococcus aureus, etc.

Symptoms of Tonsillitis to Watch Out For

The symptoms of tonsillitis in babies are very similar to those seen in adults. Here are some important symptoms to look out for if your little one complains of throat pain:

- Redness in the back of the throat, at the location of the tonsils. There may even be a yellowish or whitish coating on the tonsils, indicating pus/aggregation of white blood cells.

- Complaints of pain when swallowing. This is because the infected tonsils are exposed to food passing through the throat. It's no wonder that children become very fussy and lose their appetite.

- Coughing due to irritation in the throat. The little one may cough repeatedly and this will make the pain worse.

Have your child checked by a doctor if these symptoms persist for more than five days. Especially if accompanied by fever and the child looks very weak.

Source: Momjunction