My son just showed me this painful lump on the side of his neck. It appeared overnight and he is really scared. The pediatrician is closed for the weekend. Any advice?
A sudden neck lump on your child can feel like your whole world tilting, but most causes are treatable and time-sensitive emergencies are the exception, not the rule. Start by grounding yourself: speak calmly, hold your child, and explain that many neck lumps are simply swollen lymph nodes reacting to common infections. Gently feel the … Read more