Lymph nodes are vital for a person; there are about five hundred of them in a child's body. White blood cells accumulate in the lymph nodes, which help the body fight infection. Inflammation of the lymph nodes in a child should be an immediate signal for parents to take action, since this phenomenon indicates any health problem, from the common cold to leukemia.
It is necessary
- - antibiotics;
- - prescription drugs.
Instructions
Step 1
The first step is to determine the cause of the inflammation of the lymph nodes. This will require a consultation with a doctor who will carefully examine the child, prescribe all kinds of tests and a chest x-ray. Please note that you cannot warm up the glands before contacting a doctor, this can lead to suppuration or infection.
Step 2
Often, a more thorough laboratory examination is required, for this the doctor, using a special needle, takes a part of the tissue of the inflamed lymph node and sends it for research. This procedure is short-lived and painless, as it is done using local anesthesia. Based on the test results, the doctor prescribes the appropriate treatment.
Step 3
Often, the child's lymph nodes in the armpit area become inflamed, this may be due to injury to the skin in the area of / u200b / u200bthe shoulders and arms. The most common cause of inflammation of the gland is cat scratches, which become the gateway for infection. Treat the scratch immediately with iodine or brilliant green. Soon the node will decrease in size, and the pain will stop.
Step 4
If the baby's lymphadenitis has begun as a result of an infection, antibiotics will be effective, which should be taken exclusively as directed by a doctor and under his strict supervision (observe the dosage and do not self-medicate). Thanks to antibiotics, the glands return to their normal size in the shortest possible time, blood counts improve, and the pain goes away.
Step 5
In case of inflammation, force-feed the baby in large portions, give a little. A balanced and healthy diet is essential for recovery. Offer soft foods (cereals and purees) as needed. Make sure your child is drinking enough fluids.
