the swelling is located in the bottom center of his jaw and is very hard.. there is also a vein swollen leading to it....i took him to the ER today and all the doctor said was he didn't know what it was....I've been on the phone all day trying to find a more qualified doctor and the best answer I got was take him to a pediatric dentist....but this is the weekend and I am sooooo worried..anyone have any ideas on what this might be???
2007-01-13 13:57:53 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
Wow, i can understand you panicking. Take him back to the ER when a differnt doctor is on a new shift. They shouldnt have just discharged him because they didnt know what it was. They should have asked for a second opinion from another of the doctors there. I hope it turns out to be nothing, I'm a parent too and kids are always getting strange things that just go away by themselves, but always best to be on the safe side and keep bugging the doctors. I had to do the same with my son once, and about the fifth doctor we saw knew right away what was wrong and he was treated within minutes. Don't panic but don't give up - somebody will have come accross something similar before.
2007-01-13 14:45:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is generally pediatric dentistry in hospitals and there should be someone on call regarding that. The most significant thing at the moment is if the swelling gets much larger very quickly, or if the child has problems breathing or swallowing. In those cases, get back to the childrens ER asap.
You cant diagnose something without seeing it. Noone here can tell what it is or if its serious. Sorry.
2007-01-13 22:06:53 · answer #2 · answered by WpgJon 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Its hard to say from you description if the condition is swelling (fluid build up), or a hard object, more like a cyst. Swelling would suggest some sort of infection like a tooth or mumps. A hard object would suggest a cyst or tumor.
This is way out on a limb, and only one of several possibilities, but if the object is cyst-like and appears to be attached to a swollen vein, it might be a thyroglossal duct cyst - something that sometimes pops up in children.
2007-01-14 00:22:17 · answer #3 · answered by formerly_bob 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
All the ER doc said was "he didn't know what it was?" That's ridiculous. Go back and insist that someone figure out what's wrong with your kid - I'm serious, unless you're assertive, nothing's going to be done.
Honestly, though, if the kid's not in pain/crying/has a fever, it's probably just the result of him bumping his chin/jaw on something.
2007-01-13 22:04:12 · answer #4 · answered by sous_lepontmirabeau 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Take him back to the E.R. or to a different one. Or take him to an urgent care place. Do you have a family doctor? Call him/her. You doctor should have someone on call for after hours/weekend emergencies.
2007-01-13 22:28:58 · answer #5 · answered by ♥Stacy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take him to a pediatrician, you don't necessary have to get a dentist.
There are benign conditions such as mumps but it can be.
But also more serious conditions that really need the attention of a specialist. Make sure you take him to see one on Monday.
Good luck.
2007-01-13 22:09:56 · answer #6 · answered by dan 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋