Question
What causes a pouch behind a child’s ear in neonatal pediatrics?
Answer
Hello. It could be due to lymph nodes. Everyone has this lymph node behind the ear, and children are more prone to swelling due to their developing lymphatic system. Swelling can occur with colds or gum inflammation. It is considered normal, as the baby’s digestive system is not fully matured. Generally, it’s not advisable to feed the baby too much milk at one time to avoid digestive disorders. You can give the babyJianpi San granules and Zhengchang Sheng to try, and also provide some water.