Question
A seven-month-old baby has been found to have two movable lumps behind the head and ear. What could be the symptoms?
Answer
Considering the situation you described, it may be lymphadenopathy, which could be related to a viral or bacterial infection. If the lymph nodes are smooth and movable on the surface, there is usually no cause for concern, and they can be observed. However, if they increase in size significantly within a short period, medical attention is needed promptly. In such cases, the lumps are typically part of the lymph nodes, which are part of the body’s immune system and are not a disease in themselves, so there is no need to worry. It is recommended that you go to the hospital for an ultrasound examination to further confirm the situation.