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My son is 6 years old and just came to me with a sore


Sent to Health Experts June 17, 2006 9:28 p.m.

My son is 6 years old and just came to me with a sore lump at the base of his skull below his right ear. The lunp is very sore to touch and only slightly sensitive to normal movement. It's about the size of a dime. Also, he has been complaining of occassional headaches for about two weeks. I'm going to bring him into the doctor but we're traveling and I'm looking for some thoughts.

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June 17, 2006 9:46 p.m. (17 minutes and 44 seconds later)
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It sounds like one of his lymph glands is swollen which can be a sign of injury or infection. It does sound like a sign of infection but if he is also having headaches as well that can be a sign of neurological damage so it would be best to have him seen unless he suffers from allergies that can also cause headaches. In most cases the lymph nodes heal theirselves but if not and other symptoms arise it is best to be seen for an examination and most likely a round of antibiotics.

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