Many parents often find lymph nodes behind their children's ears and neck, which makes them very worried. So what is the normal size for a baby's cervical lymph nodes?
Whether the cervical lymph nodes in infants are normal depends on the size of the lymph nodes. It is normal for a baby's neck lymph nodes to be less than or equal to 1 centimeter. Lymph nodes larger than 1 centimeter may have some problems, but having lymph nodes larger than 1 centimeter does not necessarily mean that the problem is severe. Because modern living environments are filled with bacteria and viruses, they can enter the human body through the respiratory tract. After entering the human body, the nasopharynx will be infected, and the lymphatic system is the body's defense system, with lymph nodes responding accordingly. Cervical lymph node protrusion is normal and can respond to foreign objects.
The lymph nodes of normal children are usually less than 1cm, and those larger than 1cm indicate overreaction. It is recommended that children take antipyretic and detoxifying drugs. Some lymph nodes are 2cm long, indicating inflammation and swelling. At this time, parents should be careful not to give their children seafood or stimulating foods. They can take mild anti-inflammatory drugs under the guidance of a doctor. Lymph nodes larger than 3 centimeters usually indicate severe inflammation or other reasons. If the lymph nodes are hard, the possibility of lymphoma should be considered and prompt medical examination and treatment should be sought.
In summary, when there are lymph nodes in the baby's neck, parents can give the child more food with heat clearing and detoxifying effects. If such lumps exceed one centimeter and are particularly hard and cannot move, they are usually caused by some diseases. In this case, parents should promptly take their children to the hospital for systematic examination, and doctors will diagnose and treat them.
