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SWOLLEN LYMPH NODE
by LOML91, Oct 20, 2007 10:22PM
MY 11 YEAR OLD DAUGHTER HAS A PAINFUL VERY SWOLLEN LYMPH NODE IN HER ARMPIT. THIS IS THE THIRD TIME IN THE PAST YEAR THAT SHE HAS HAD THIS OCCUR IN THE SAME SPOT. SHE HAS A COUPLE OF SMALL GLANDS OUT IN HER PELVIC AREA ABOUT THE SIZE OF A LIMA BEAN BUT THE PEDIATRICIAN IS NOT CONCERNED ABOUT THOSE. THE GLAND UNDER HER ARM IS ENORMOUS BUT NOT RED OR INFLAMED. SHE HAS NO VISIBLE CUTS OR SORES ANYWHERE ON HER THAT I CAN FIND. THE PEDIATRICIAN PUT HER ON ANTIBIOTIC AND ITS BEEN 5 DAYS AND THE GLAND IS STILL VERY LARGE AND SORE. THE DR. WANTS US TO SEE A SURGEON. HOW CONCERNED DO I NEED TO BE THAT THIS IS SERIOUS AND WHAT CAN IT BE FROM. PLEASE ADVISE.
Member Comments (2)
by jamomma, Oct 29, 2007 05:24PM
This usually is a case of an infection.
by Molanol, Oct 31, 2007 11:30PM
To: jamomma
I've taken my daughter several times to the doctor for the same thing but hers are on the back of her neck and just like you the doctor was not concerned because they move around or wiggle. check to see if they move if not then it might be a red flag. For the swelling they said to give her motrin
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