Patient's question:
Medical Description: The patient is a 5-month-old girl. Current Symptoms: 1: The ears have been very yellow; a county hospital examination indicated iron deficiency. 2: She sweats excessively, whether sleeping or being held. 3: Normal eating habits, but prone to diarrhea. She often sleeps restlessly, suddenly crying as if startled while sleeping and then falling back asleep. 4: Previously examined at a county hospital, diagnosed with iron deficiency, and treated with "Iron Supplement" (Tie Zhi Yuan) - Tiegengjian. Treatment and Effect: No significant improvement. Desired Assistance: Hope experts can help diagnose the specific condition. Please provide some medication recommendations.Doctor's answer:
Hello, considering it may be enlarged posterior auricular lymph nodes. Generally, healthy children's superficial body parts such as the back of the ear, neck, armpits, and groin can have palpable lymph nodes. Normal lymph nodes are usually no larger than a soybean, mostly single, soft, painless, can slide under the skin, and are not adhered to surrounding tissues. In some abnormal conditions, such as a cold or fever, lymph nodes may also enlarge, because lymph nodes function as part of the immune system. If the baby is doing well, the lymph nodes may still grow, and you can have a pediatric examination to rule out other diseases.