Community› The Bump Month Clubs› June 2011 Moms
June 2011 Moms
New Discussion

bumps on LOs neck?

klingb52klingb52
in June 2011 Moms

On Tuesday, DH noticed a bump on LOs neck.  It is under the skin (with no mark on the skin) and is about the size of a small pea.  It is about 3/4" away from his spine towards his ear and about an inch below his hairline.  I felt around his neck for other spots and found one that is about half the size in a matching location on the other side (mirroring it). 

We called the pedi for an appointment and have one this afternoon at 3:15 (the office is closed on Wed.). 

I am trying not to freak out and haven't google searched it, but am thinking it might be lymph nodes.  DS has been teething like mad (6 teeth all at once), has gotten a few bug bites when we have been outdoors, and was exposed to a nasty virus from his cousins (which he seems to have avoided-it's been more than a week and a half).

Anyone with any similar experiences or words of advice?

Warning No formatter is installed for the format bbhtml
Report Reply to Post

Re: bumps on LOs neck?

  • 6240662406 member
    DD has something similar, but below her ear.  I had her pedi look at it and she said it's a lymph node and it's not uncommon in babies.
    BFP #1: 9/26/10 DD: 5/2011
    BFP #2: 7/23/14 - MC: 8/28/14
    BFP #3: 2/22/15 - MC: 3/3/15
    BFP #4: 5/20/15 - Stick baby stick!!!
    Report Reply
  • Loading the player...
  • klingb52klingb52
    Thanks, good to know.  I will feel better after we see pedi today.
    Warning No formatter is installed for the format bbhtml
    Report Reply
  • gymnst1013gymnst1013 member
    N has something similar but, from the sounds of it, a little higher.  The doc said it's lymph nodes.  Since you have matching ones, I think it's likely nothing to worry about.
    Warning No formatter is installed for the format bbhtml
    Report Reply
  • Diver0214Diver0214 member
    We had the same thing, doctor also confirmed it was Lymph Nodes. She also showed us where DD had some in her lower stomach where it meets the leg. Very common.

    Report Reply
  • klingb52klingb52
    Thanks, everyone.  The pedi did say that they were lymph nodes and most likely from a recent fall that caused a small egg on his head.  Any swelling due to teething, bumps, bug bites, etc. can cause the lymph nodes to become enlarged.
    Warning No formatter is installed for the format bbhtml
    Report Reply
This discussion has been closed.
Choose Another Board
Search Boards
"
"