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[shane327]

my little boy hit his head on the tolet about a mounth ago trying to pop a ballon well just yesterday i discover a knot on the back of his neck were the skull lines up on his right side rigth below his ear he is 4 can you give me advise a please he has been to the doctor but not for that they say he is animic and his iron is low and also he catch real bad head and neck pains please help me

[Monica M, MD]

Hi,

There can be many causes for his symptoms and at this point it is not possible to pinpoint the diagnosis. You should consult a pediatrician for a thorough physical examination and necessary investigations for your child to diagnose the reason for the lump, the low iron and the pains.

All the best and God bless!

[Monica M, MD]

Hi,
Does he have fever? Is he eating well? Is he active and energetic? Has he passed worms in his stools at any time? Has the doctor discussed with you the possible causes for his anemia? Lymph nodes in the neck can enlarge due to various reasons. The commonest cause in children is infections in the ear, nose or throat area. A course of antibiotics may cause regression in such cases. However if they do not regress and no infection is apparent, they need to be investigated further with an FNAC or a biopsy.

All the best and God bless!

[shane327]

the doc give my son some antoboics and said if it dont go down he will send him to a ear nose and throat spec. to do a boipsey he has been having this for a couple of months i just rembered i am sorry for saying it was do to a fall but what can cause his limpnose to swell in the back of his head right below his ear on the right side please let me know i am so worry thank you very much