Joker Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Oldest dd, 13, has a swollen node on the side of her neck - almost in the middle of the right side. The dr. said he thought it would go away within two weeks. We're coming up on two weeks and it is unchanged. He said he wants to do a 2 week course of antibiotics next. She hasn't had anything other than allergy and asthma medication for several years now. She has zero symptoms of being ill, and I'm wondering what in the world could cause it. Any ideas? Anyone else had it happen and antibiotics cleared it up? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianeW88 Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Most likely the node itself is infected. A course of antibiotics should get rid of it, or at least shrink it. Don't play with it, that will inhibit its shrinking. If it is tender, mobile, not "stuck" to any tissue around it, and smooth, it's most likely normal. Kids get swollen lymph nodes all the time, especially in the neck area. They are usually no big deal. If it doesn't respond to antibiotics, and doctor thinks any further testing is necessary, a blood panel will be ordered before they decide to biopsy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jennifer in MI Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 My kids get swollen nodes all the time!!!! One of my kids has a HUGE one that never went away. It's behind his ear. Doesn't hurt him at all. Doctors have all played with it. Blood work is normal. They've left it alone. It's been there for 13 years. so, these sure can be normal!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joker Posted February 8, 2013 Author Share Posted February 8, 2013 Thanks! Quick question, though. The dr. said if it's still there after antibiotics he will do a CT scan. He didn't mention blood work first. Should I ask for the blood work first or could there be a good reason to do a scan first? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melissad2 Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Nasal allergies, colds, tiny little scratches and many other things can cause swollen nodes in the neck. Sometimes a kid can scratch their elbow and get a swollen node in their armpit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianeW88 Posted February 8, 2013 Share Posted February 8, 2013 Thanks! Quick question, though. The dr. said if it's still there after antibiotics he will do a CT scan. He didn't mention blood work first. Should I ask for the blood work first or could there be a good reason to do a scan first? The CT scan would be more definitive. But it's a more expensive test, so doctors don't usually order it first. But if that's what he recommends, that's what I'd do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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