Types of cones in a newborn baby
Mostly formations on the child's headoccur during childbirth or because the body is not yet adapted to new living conditions. Only in 0.5% of cases can they indicate some serious illnesses.During childbirth, a newborn may develop a bumpPhoto: Getty Types of bumps in a baby:
- birth swelling;
- cephalohematoma;
- atheroma;
- inflammation of the lymph nodes.
Small swellings that are easy to removemove under the skin, if you touch them, these are not cones, but lymph nodes. If their size does not exceed the size of a pea, then they are in a normal condition. Birth tumor is a hematoma that the baby gets during childbirth. If the baby has a large head, and the mother has a narrow pelvis, the appearance of a lump is inevitable. The same thing happens when the baby is not positioned correctly in the womb at the time of birth. Such a tumor goes away after 2-3 days or develops into a cephalohematoma. This formation is located in the area of the sutures of the bones of the skull and has clear outlines. Atheroma is a subcutaneous round lipoma that occurs under the skin where there is hair. It appears due to a metabolic disorder, due to the absence or poor hygiene of the child, or poor ecology. Inflammation of the lymph nodes in newborns occurs behind the ears and on the back of the head. They appear due to the work of the immune system, which is trying to adapt to the conditions of the outside world.
What to do if a newborn has a lump
In most cases, cones in children go awayindependently. Birth tumor and kafalohematona are noticed in the maternity hospital. Other types appear at home. In any case, you should show the baby to the doctor. Even harmless formations should be observed by a pediatrician. Signs that the lump needs urgent treatment:
- it is steadily increasing;
- redness and peeling appear around the swelling;
- swelling thickens, hardens;
- an open bleeding wound occurs;
- pus appears.
Cephalhematoma usually resolves within 2-3 months,lymph nodes decrease by the age of six months, and atheroma is observed up to 3 years. If by this time the lump has not disappeared or other symptoms have appeared, fluid can be pumped out of the swelling or removed surgically. Often, lumps are not dangerous for the baby, but in any case, they should be shown to the doctor. Excessive caution does not hurt, especially since the doctor can advise how to properly care for a newborn with formations and how to monitor the condition of the lumps. See also: