What causes fever,respiratory infections and swelling in neck of a child?
Patient: my 3yrs old baby is having fever respiratory infections and swelling in neck area doctor said it is an infection in the lymph node and started antibiotics now she is having mild oedema over the face and her urine test shows albumine positive what may be the reason? Doctor: Hi! the swelling in the neck can be caused by  swollen lymph nodes. During infection such as that of the respiratory tract, the lymph nodes get activated to fight these infections.They are part of the body's immune response. Bacterial infection of the  lymph nodes need antibiotics so you need to continue the medicine prescribed by your doctor.Transient Protein in the urine on the other hand can be caused by fever, dehydration and stress. transient because when you repeat the urinalysis, protein should be negative already. How high is the protein in her urine? However, theres also a disease called nephrotic syndrome which presents with edema noted around the eyes and legs. For this, further work up should be done. I suggest that you go back to your doctor. Hope I was able to help. Thank you for choosing healthcare magicSincerely, Hannalae Dulay-See, M.D.Pediatrician