Swollen lymph nodes in children, not infrequently cause question marks to parental panic. Keep in mind, lymph nodes are part of the immune system. Swelling that occurs, often a sign that the child is infected with a virus or bacteria. Lymph nodes are shaped like beans. Among them are in the groin, armpits, and neck. This gland works with lymph fluid and nutrients and substances that are not used anymore. Lymph nodes include part of the body's defense against various causes of infection. When a child is infected with a virus or bacteria, the lymph nodes filter out lymph fluid, trapping viruses or bacteria that interfere, to then be destroyed by white blood cells. Causes of swelling Swollen lymph nodes, including in children, are generally caused by infections, such as colds or flu, ear infections, sinus infections, dental infections, skin infections or sore throats. There are several drugs and allergic reactions to drugs that can cause swollen lymph nodes. Including, anti-sei...
Various activities such as sports or accidents can make your skin hurt, such as a wound in the knee. Injuries are injuries that can damage the skin or other body tissues. An open wound on the knee, leg, or ankle is a tear in the area, this wound may be small and be on the surface of the skin. However, a knee injury can be more serious, affecting deeper tissues, such as tendons, muscles, ligaments, nerves, blood vessels, or bones. The skin is the largest organ in the body and helps protect us from germs (bacteria, fungi, and viruses), both naturally found on the surface of the skin and those from the outside environment. Damaged or broken skin allows germs to enter the body and cause infection. Sores occur when the skin is damaged or destroyed due to injury. Injuries to the knee often occur when you stumble or fall and hit the knee, which makes the skin on the knee hurt. Seek immediate medical attention if a deep wound, severe bleeding, or something is stuck in your skin. Everyone h...