Patient's question:
Sometimes, she often says her ears hurt, and I help rub them for her. But she still says they hurt a lot, so I took her to the hospital for a thorough check-up. However, the doctor said it was lymph nodes and prescribed some medication. But I still don't feel at ease, worried that the condition might flare up after incomplete treatment. What kind of assistance is needed: How should one treat lymph nodes in a child's ears?Doctor's answer:
Sometimes, many lumps of varying sizes can be felt in the back of the ear, neck, under the jaw, groin, and other areas in children. Most of these lumps are movable and can be moved under the skin. These small lumps are lymph nodes. Since the lymphatic system, especially lymph nodes, grows rapidly in the first year of life, healthy children may have lymph nodes in superficial parts of the body such as the back of the ear, neck, under the jaw, armpits, and groin. Based on your condition, it is considered lymphadenitis. The main treatment is anti-inflammatory therapy, drink plenty of water, and prevent fever.