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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?

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Dr. Martin Morell
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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