Unfortunately, lymphadenitis in children is diagnosed quite often. Such a disease is accompanied by inflammation of one or another lymph node, which leads to a deterioration in well-being and the development of a purulent process. It is extremely important to seek medical help in time, as in the later stages of the development of the disease, surgical intervention is necessary.
Lymphadenitis in children: causes of occurrence
In fact, inflammation is most often caused by a bacterial infection. Of course, pathogenic microorganisms can enter from the external environment. However, in most cases, the source of infection is other foci of chronic inflammation in the body. In particular, lymphadenitis in children occurs against the background of gingivitis, rhinitis, in the presence of carious teeth.
The initial (or serous) stage of the disease is accompanied by accumulation of serous fluid in the cavities of the lymph nodes. In the future, dead bodies of lymphocytes and macrophages are also retained there. Thus, a purulent process begins, which is already much more dangerous for the he alth of patients. most severe formthe disease is accompanied by the spread of inflammation to the surrounding tissues. In such cases, we are talking about adenophlegmon.
Lymphadenitis in children: main symptoms
The disease, as a rule, begins with an increase in body temperature to 38-40 degrees. At the same time, the child suffers from symptoms of intoxication of the body: there is the appearance of weakness, dizziness, constant drowsiness, loss of appetite. Lymph nodes at the same time greatly increase in size - they can easily be felt under the skin.
In the absence of therapy, the disease turns into a purulent form. In this case, the tissues around the affected node swell, become more dense and painful. If the purulent process passes to the surrounding areas, then the skin in this place turns red and becomes hot to the touch.
In any case, lymphadenitis in children requires medical attention. Lack of treatment is fraught with an independent rupture of the abscess, in which a fistula is formed, and the purulent contents spread to neighboring tissues. In some cases, the disease becomes chronic, which is also dangerous.
How to treat lymphadenitis in children?
As a rule, a small patient needs round-the-clock supervision, so treatment is most often carried out in a hospital. Naturally, a complete examination of the body is necessary to begin with. It is extremely important to find the source of the infection and eliminate it. For example, you need to get rid of caries in your teeth or cure a runny nose.
Lymphadenitis in children requires symptomatic therapy. Most often, antibiotics are used here - these can be skin ointments, tablets, injection solutions. Children may be prescribed anti-inflammatory and antipyretic drugs, which will greatly alleviate the symptoms. Warm compresses on the skin from Vishnevsky's ointment will be useful.
In the most severe cases, when the purulent process has managed to spread to neighboring structures, surgical intervention is required. During the operation, the doctor opens the abscess and carefully cleans the tissues from the remnants of pus.
