Question
The 5-year-old child has small lumps under the chin and in the throat, which are not painful or itchy. What is this condition? The past treatment and effectiveness were that the hospital doctor suggested hanging anti-inflammatory fluid to make it subside, but after ten consecutive days of treatment, although it has become smaller, it still exists. The child is not in pain or itching, can eat and play. I want to know, besides necessary treatment, do I still need to continue hanging anti-inflammatory fluid? What symptoms are caused by this condition?
Answer
Hello: I believe your child is experiencing lymphadenopathy, which is often due to an upper respiratory infection-induced lymphoid reactive fibrosis. The inflammation subsides and becomes smaller, but does not completely disappear, and anti-inflammatory medication is ineffective. I suggest you have your child drink more water, avoid frequent touching to prevent the lymph nodes from shrinking, take your child outdoors for exercise more often to strengthen their physique, prevent fever, and pay attention to keeping warm to avoid catching a cold. I hope my explanation is helpful to you. The above is my suggestion for the question “What to Do When a 5-Year-Old Child Has Swollen Parotid Glands and Throat Inflammation?”, I hope it can be helpful to you, and wish you good health!