Parrothead Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Well, we woke up today and it is gone. Thank God! There might be the slightest swelling on the left (largest) side. But that may be my imagination. I'm wondering if I should still take her since there is nothing to show the doc or if I will leave well enough alone for now. Maybe it is time for a simple well child check. In the future I'll try not to freak out over something I've never seen before. Thanks you all for your prayers, insights and help. I was able to get some sleep last night. PS Someone tell me how to edit the thread title so it shows up as edited on the board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathleen in VA Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Great news, Chucki!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MariannNOVA Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 So happy for you. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaKinVA Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Wonderful! my 4yo woke up smiling, happy, hungry, and herself :D I am greatly relieved too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianeW88 Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Yep, just a lymph node fighting infection....it did a good job. If you think there's the possibility of a sinus infection from her colds, I'd take her in and get her checked out. If she's otherwise healthy, I wouldn't worry about it. She could have simply scratched herself and the lymph node swelled up in response to that. Of course, if you want the doc to check her out for peace of mind....there's nothing wrong with that either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gooblink Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Praise God. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mejane Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Oh, good. I didn't see the other thread until just now, so don't know if anyone mentioned that lumps can be caused by insect bites to the head as well. As Diane said, it's an immune reaction. Dh and I spent a sleepless night once, thinking dd was dying when we found a big lump behind her ear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted February 17, 2011 Author Share Posted February 17, 2011 Yep, just a lymph node fighting infection....it did a good job. If you think there's the possibility of a sinus infection from her colds, I'd take her in and get her checked out. If she's otherwise healthy, I wouldn't worry about it. She could have simply scratched herself and the lymph node swelled up in response to that. Of course, if you want the doc to check her out for peace of mind....there's nothing wrong with that either. I haven't seen any sign of a sinus infection. I did notice a scratch from her ankle to the bottom of her foot. Probably from one of our cats who are going bonkers with being inside. I'm going to make an appointment for a first visit-well child check and get her established as a patient. I'll probably won't get her in until some time next week. I'll mention the swollen glands then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plain jane Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 I'm so glad to hear she's better. :grouphug: It can be so scary when our kids are sick so I'm glad to hear you managed to get some sleep too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simka2 Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Yeah!!! (The first time I saw it on DD I freaked! and I knew what it was ;)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tammyla Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 :grouphug:Wonderful:grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianeW88 Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Whatever is causing the infection would be on her scalp or her sinuses or ears, somewhere around there. And, seriously....it could be microscopic. But the lymph nodes behind the ear drain that area. The cut on her ankle would cause swollen lymph nodes in groin area. And, not every cut, bite, infection, etc. causes noticeable lymph node swelling. Now, in a systemic disease...like cat scratch fever (caused mainly by kittens), you would see multiple nodes swollen all over. But, if the node went down overnight....it's something minor. Even a little irritation in a pierced ear can cause swelling of lymph nodes there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted February 17, 2011 Author Share Posted February 17, 2011 Whatever is causing the infection would be on her scalp or her sinuses or ears, somewhere around there. And, seriously....it could be microscopic. But the lymph nodes behind the ear drain that area. The cut on her ankle would cause swollen lymph nodes in groin area. And, not every cut, bite, infection, etc. causes noticeable lymph node swelling. Now, in a systemic disease...like cat scratch fever (caused mainly by kittens), you would see multiple nodes swollen all over. But, if the node went down overnight....it's something minor. Even a little irritation in a pierced ear can cause swelling of lymph nodes there. Oh, I see. Thanks for the info. Dh is going in this afternoon for his yearly and I've asked him to make her an appointment before he leaves. There is no telling how long it has been swollen. For all I know it has been that way since the last week of January. She said she noticed it 3 or 4 days ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Glad she's better this morning! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susan C. Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 To update your thread, you can go to your original post and edit it with an update at the beginning of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TammyinTN Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 I'm glad that it's better...that kinda stuff is just plain scary! :grouphug: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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