Question
My child is 19 years old and had their neck twisted while sleeping a few days ago. After recovery, they discovered that their neck was crooked. They went to the hospital for an X-ray and it showed no abnormalities in the cervical spine, but the doctor diagnosed it as torticollis. There is a prominent muscle in the child’s neck. They had mentioned neck pain before, which was diagnosed as lymphadenopathy at that time. Now, a Doppler ultrasound of both sides of the neck shows more than 20 lymph nodes. I’m not sure which department to visit for further examination and treatment.
Answer
Based on your description, I suggest visiting the department of surgery for further examination and treatment to determine the cause of the lymphadenopathy. At the same time, ensure adequate rest and consider giving your child a massage. With lymphadenopathy present, it may be related to infection or inflammation, so you might consider administering symptomatic anti-inflammatory medication for a few days. I hope these suggestions are helpful to you and your child. Wishing you both good health!