Lymphadenitis in a child: causes, types, symptoms, treatment

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The Bacterial disease that causes inflammation of the lymph nodes, called lymphadenitis. It is more typical for children. Most often lymphadenitis in a child secondary, ie occur against the background of any other disease. In rare cases revealed a primary inflammation of the lymph nodes.

lymphadenitis in a childLymphadenitis: causes and types

Lymph nodes are the bodies system that protects the body and helps to remove tissue waste substances. They are in the groin, the armpits, on the neck, under the jaw, on the inner side of the elbows. A healthy child they are discreet and soft. In the fevered state become visible to the naked eye. Lymphadenitis in a child may be specific or nonspecific. In the first case, it can provoke the emergence of dangerous diseases such as tuberculosis. However, this kind of disease is more characteristic for adults. In children, more common nonspecific lymphadenitis characterized by a certain inflammation, that is manifested in a particular region. It can develop into lymph nodes of pathogens, such as streptococci, staphylococci. Often this happens after an illness of an inflammatory nature: flu, tonsillitis, sore throat, otitis, etc. Pathogens enter the body through mucous membranes, breaks in the skin, hematogenous route.

causes of lymphadenitisLymphadenitis in a child may be purulent and non-purulent, and also occur in acute or chronic form. Pathology can affect single lymph node or a group of glands that are close to each other are located. When mass destruction of the infection can pass to the surrounding tissue and lead to adenopleura.

Lymphadenitis in children: symptoms

Pathology in children is characterized by rapid and active development. In the acute form fever, disturbed sleep, headache, the child refuses to eat, becomes restless. The lymph nodes swell and hurt, this is especially true for cervical lymphadenitis. When purulent pathology may occur redness of the skin around the affected nodes. Chronic lymphadenitis may be suspected only on palpation. The lymph nodes become enlarged. However, the child feels good.

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chronic lymphadenitisLymphadenitis in a child: treatment

If the disease is detected at an early stage, the doctor usually appoints as therapy physiotherapy, antibiotics. To correctly assign treatment, sometimes the child take a blood test. If the number of white blood cells in it exceeds the norm, it is possible to speak about presence of an infection. In this case, therapy is directed to destroy its source. Additionally, the treatment can be used compresses. If the pathological process is acute, accompanied by swelling, may need surgery.

Lymphadenitis in children: preventing

To avoid illness, you should follow the personal hygiene of the child, support the child's body by taking vitamins, to treat tooth decay in a timely manner, to ensure that the baby had damage to the skin or oral mucosa.


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