Patient's question:
Children have noticed swollen lymph nodes in the neck and occipital area since they were young. They once had impetigo on their head. Now the child is three years old and loves to sweat when taking naps. The child can grow quite tall but is relatively thin. They are not underweight and are very active.Past treatment history and effectiveness: Had viral pharyngitis.
Desired assistance: Whether it could be symptoms of lymph node tuberculosis, and whether the swollen lymph nodes and sweating are related.
Doctor's answer:
Hello, sweating has nothing to do with it. Swollen lymph nodes never inflame for no reason; it is always caused by nearby inflammation (such as inflammation, wounds, etc.). If there is inflammation nearby, then the condition of the lymph node is ordinary lymphadenitis. Overworking, stress, and anxiety can also lead to it (lymphadenitis in the submandibular and cervical regions is often caused by inflammation in the mouth, nose, and pharynx). Additionally, if you press it with your fingers and it moves freely, and the lymph node is not stuck to the surrounding skin or muscles, it is also lymphadenitis. It is not lymphatic tuberculosis, nor is it the kind of serious disease you worry about like cancer or tumors, and there is no need for various detailed medical examinations.