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My 6yr old son has been diagnosed with nodular scleritis. from my understanding this is rare and can be underlying condition. does he need blood work?
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Yes : Usually associated with underlying disease rheumatoid arthritis should be seen by pediatrician and then specialist of disease ped thinks is causing it treatable with Ibuprofen for pain and what underlying cause of course eye md.
Answered 5/16/2016
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