Severe Lymph Nodes - Pediatric Oncall

4th Pediatric Infectious Diseases Conference

ISSN 0973 - 0958

Childhood Ailments

Want an expert opinion? Put your query to our medical experts and get advice

Diet & Diseases

Head circuferences Calculator

Mid parental height Calculator

Body surface area Calculator

BMR Calculator

Temperature Calculator

Anion gap Calculator

	Specialist Answers
Question
I took my 2 mo. old son to the doctor because his lymph nodes have been swollen for the past 7 weeks despite the fact that he was placed on medication when he was 4 weeks old. The answer I was given I am very unsure of. I was told that the original cause of the swelling was and would always be unknown but that him having cradle cap us causing to remain swollen. He does have a very light case of cradle cap, but could this cause 5 lymph nodes to be so swollen that you can see them? Do you feel like I should take his to a different doctor just to make sure because no lab or any other test was done to reach this answer?
Answer
If the lymph nodes have remained the same for past 7 weeks, he needs to be evaluated further. One has to rule out immunodeficiency in him as it is too early to have lymph nodes enlarged at 1 week of life. Second an intrauterine infection also needs to be ruled out. All these need specialized tests. Lastly, if everything shows up negative a biopsy of the node may be required. Consult a pediatrician for the same. Back to All Questions

"Get the Vaccine Schedule for your child."

Share Experience

Message Board

Translate this page

Pediatric oncall book store

Partner Sites

Pediatric Oncall Journal

Educational Section

Disclaimer:

The information given by www.pediatriconcall.com is provided by medical and paramedical & Health providers voluntarily for display & is meant only for informational purpose. The site does not guarantee the accuracy or authenticity of the information. Use of any information is solely at the user's own risk. The appearance of advertisement or product information in the various section in the website does not constitute an endorsement or approval by Pediatric Oncall of the quality or value of the said product or of claims made by its manufacturer.

Sitemap For Doctor

Sitemap For Parent

Sitemap For Kids