A 20-year-old female asked:
The lymph node on the left side of my neck is swollen and sore and i have red painful bumps in patches on my scalp on the left side of my head help me?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in

Dr. Martin Morellanswered
Rheumatology 31 years experience
Likely not related: Scalp patches likely not related. After sinus infection ex. Or sore throat (viral, bacterial) lymph nodes may grow. If they persist after a few weeks consider evaluation for ex. Lymphoma.
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