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My 5 yo has had a cold/congestion for week. he tells me the base of his skull by neck hurts. he has a few swollen glands by there. could that be it?
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Lymphadenopathy: Enlarged lymph nodes secondary to infection may be swollen and tender, but have no way of knowing what is causing your son's neck tenderness. If you have any question about this he should be seen by a pediatrician and examined.
Answered 4/2/2014
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