Lymphnodes stuck together (matted)

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Anyone else's children had anything similar.

My child has matted (stuck together) lymph nodes. There is 3 of them the biggest one being probably 1cm - 1.5cm but they all are actually stuck. It's freaking me
Out what I am finding online.

He's been a lot more tired than usual and also spewed for no apparent reason earlier today. He also itches with no rashes.

Looking for some reassurance , can't get into see my GP for another 3 days as my main doctor is off.

There's a good chance that it will be caused by an infection (the same think that's making him vomit)

But yes, I guess from what you wrote in OP, you've already found on google that this can also indicate malignancy. Blood cancers are rare, but you do need to mention the possibility to the doctor so they can prioritise tests to rule it out.

And try not to panic - as I said, consequence of an infection is much more likely

@nether

Thank you so much just this response has made me feel so much at ease. Online it says matted nodes are always a sign or something so much more. So to know that it can be caused by infection is so much reassurance.

Hi I knw it’s been a while but wonder what was the outcome. My son has two that feel like they are matted in the neck . But I don’t know. Waiting for blood test and then ultrasound. Just wanted to know if anyone had similar issues and all fine.
thank you

What is matted? My boy has quite a few lymph nodes on his neck but I don't know if they are matted?

@scrabbledabbl feels like they might be joint together.