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My 3 year old son screamed in pain while putting on his shirt he complained of neck pain and laid on the couch for hours although he is usually very active we have treated him with ibuprofen and heat but now into the third day he complains of pain less of

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This is unusual and : You should have him evaluated by his pediatrician even if in less pain.

Answered 11/19/2012

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A member asked:

My 3 year old son screamed in pain while putting on his shirt he complained of neck pain and laid on the couch for hours although he is usually very active we have treated him with ibuprofen and heat but now into the third day he complains of pain less of

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Thomas Dowling answered

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