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Does my 8 year old daughter need to go to the doctor for swollen lympth nodes & ears hurt?

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Dr. Bharathi Vayuvegulaanswered

Pediatrics 29 years experience

Acute otitis media: Acute otitis media can cause lymph node swelling and pain. May need antibiotics. Need to see the doctor.

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