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oramar · Nov 11, 2001

Any lump anywhere that appears on anyone needs to be checked soon by MD. No nurse here is going to say anything else. I would look at the child if I could and give advice whether to call pediatritian or go straight to ER. However sight unseen I can't do anything but say the child needs to be checked out very soon.

Home Health Columnist / Guide · Nov 11, 2001

Agree with Oramar: Call the pediatrician first thing tomorrow AM.

If she has a sore neck, neck stiffness,difficulty swallowing , lethargy or fever tonight take her IMMEDIATELY to the ER.

Researchnurse · Nov 11, 2001

I agree with both of the above members... but try not to worry...it is probably a swollen lymph node. My grandaughter gets the same whenever she gets a cold, ear infection etc. Hers is usually the size of a pea on the side of her neck.

Definately should call the doc Monday morning tho to have it checked out. I was very worried when I saw this on her as well..never really saw a lymph node stick out like that before. I'm sure all is well, but have it checked out just to be safe.

Jenny P · Nov 11, 2001

Get it checked tomorrow. My son would get a lump about 1" in diameter on his neck whenever he had a strep infection. It was only a swollen lymph gland, but the first few times it happened, I thought it was cancer or something. It can be scarey, but with little folks, it's better to get it checked right away-- for Mom's sake! Especially when Moms' a nurse or a nursing student. LOL!

lvnmom · Nov 11, 2001

Thanks everyone,needless to say I am sooooooo worried.I called our pediatricains after hrs number and the nurse on call pretty much said the same things.I am trying to keep busy,and will have her seen tomm I just don't like this not knowing stuff.I am no good at it...

kids · Nov 11, 2001

1) YES get it checked by the doctor.

2) do you have cats?

lvnmom · Nov 12, 2001

No cats,why?Her grandparents have cats but she hasn't been over there in a wk or so-

kids · Nov 12, 2001

What ever it is is needs to be seen (sorry to be redundant, I would never want my advice to be a substitute for a MD check)

A large sore node in a non-sick kid makes me think cat scratch disease. Which can also be caused by a bite or even a lick. It can have a really variable incubation period. It is not especially common and is more of a new-since (huked on fonics) than anything. If I remember correctly...if they treat it at all its with several weeks of Tetracycline.

-nancy

**canoehead, BSN, RN** · Nov 12, 2001

I had a lump like that on my neck when I was ten and I can still remember how scared my parents were. Even though they didn't say anything to me when my Dad took time off work to go to the MD with us I knew it was serious.

But it was nothing- just a lump that went away in a month or so, and I didn't even break a sweat, let alone need chemo. Everything will be fine.

rdhdnrs · Nov 12, 2001

Let us know what the dr says, okay?

lvnmom · Nov 12, 2001

:eek: Sure will,I have her an appt in an hour-I just picked her up from Pre-K and she said her knot on her neck is now hurting and almost cried when I checked to see how big it was.I am soooo worried,esp because today in my pedi class we talked about Hodgkins disease and the first sign/symptom is a knot on the neck usually found by a parent or nurse-HELLO!!!!!I am sure though that hers is strep or something-Be on later and let ya know!

THanks to everyone for their input and advice-Take care to all and God BLess!