My child's right neck hurts yesterday

Neck pain in adults is mostly caused by maintaining a fixed posture for a long time. It can be recovered as long as it is relieved in time. However, a child's neck pain may be caused by a disease. The most common cause is cervical lymphadenitis, which can cause pain, fever, fatigue and other symptoms. So, what happened to the child’s right neck pain? Let’s take a closer look below.

Causes

Caused by certain acute and chronic inflammations of organs in the lymphatic drainage area, such as purulent tonsillitis and gingivitis.

Clinical manifestations

1. Systemic symptoms

Acute lymphadenitis is often accompanied by chills, fever, fatigue, general malaise and loss of appetite.

2. Symptoms of primary infection lesions

There may be sore throat, pain in swallowing, sore throat, cough, toothache, etc.

3. Local symptoms

Unilateral or bilateral cervical lymph nodes are enlarged, may be tender, have a medium texture, a smooth surface, and are movable. The number and size of swollen lymph nodes vary, mostly ranging from the size of a bean to a thumb. Acute lymphadenitis often causes local redness, swelling, fever and pain. The symptoms of acute attacks of chronic lymphadenitis are the same as those of acute lymphadenitis. After anti-infection treatment, the lymph nodes shrank, but they were still palpable, movable, and painless.

examine

The white blood cell count was neutrophilic. Ultrasound examination of the neck helps to understand the location, size, number and relationship of the lymph nodes with surrounding tissues.

diagnosis

The lymph nodes in the neck are swollen and tender, the organs in the lymphatic drainage area are acutely inflamed, and the whole body may have symptoms such as chills and fever. The diagnosis can be made in combination with laboratory tests.

Differential Diagnosis

This disease should be differentiated from cervical lymph node tuberculosis, malignant lymphoma, and metastatic malignant tumors. Lymph node puncture or excisional biopsy was performed when necessary.

treat

Treat primary infection lesions, fight infection, strengthen nutrition, enhance body resistance, etc.