Children's Health

[moushumi2k5]

My 10 yr old son has developed a small , painless lump on the rightside of his neck and on his rightcheek after cold and fever. What can it be ?

[Mollie123xxx]

What exactly is a lymph node and is it dangerous ? !!

[margypops]

Good ...was a lymph node I expect and now his infection is gone its going down...

[moushumi2k5]

Its subsiding....

[margypops]

if it is still enlarged I would take him to the doctor to have it checked out,

[moushumi2k5]

yes, but little bit of cold nothing else..

[margypops]

I think that will depend on how long the infection lasts , has he any symptoms ?

[moushumi2k5]

Thanx a lot for yr quick reply! But if it's a lymph node how long will it take to subside?

[margypops]

It sounds like a Lymph node especially as he has had an infection, if you are concerned about it and its getting larger it may be a good idea to have it checked out ...good luck