You will need
- - antibiotics;
- - preparations by prescription.
Instruction
1
The first thing you need to determine the cause of the inflammation of the lymph nodes. This will require the consultation of the physician who will carefully examine the child, will prescribe all sorts of tests and chest x-ray. Note that it is impossible to heat the gland before turning to the doctor, it can lead to sepsis or infection.
2
Often requires a more thorough laboratory examination, the doctor using a special needle takes tissue inflamed lymph node and sends it to the study. This procedure is short and painless, as is done using local anesthesia. Based on test results, the doctor prescribes appropriate treatment.
3
Often the child has inflamed lymph nodes in the armpit, this may be due to wounding of the skin in the shoulder area, and hands. The most common cause of inflammation of the gland are cat scratches, which become a gateway for infection. Immediately treat the scratch with iodine or green paint. Soon, the node will decrease in size, and the pain will stop.
4
If you have lymphadenitis, the baby began due to infection, will be effective antibiotics that should be taken only on prescription and under his strict supervision (follow the dosage and do not self-medicate). Thanks to antibiotics, gland in the shortest time return to their normal size, blood counts improve, pain goes away.
5
When inflammation of lymph nodes children often lose their appetite. It is not necessary to feed the child by force large portions, please. For recovery it is very important a balanced and healthy diet. If necessary, offer soft foods (cereals and purees). Make sure the child drinks plenty of fluids.
