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Q: Neck Lumps On a 7 Year Old

asked by: spaceace on September 11th, 2003

New User

My son just turned 7 years old, but for the past year he has been complaining about 2 lumps he has at the base of his neck on the right and left side. He says they hurt him and when I feel around I can feel very small bb to pea size lumps. I have taken him to the Dr. And even a second opionion, they tell me that it is nothing or that it may have to do with allergies. He is still telling me they hurt. I am divorced so only see him every other weekend. Should I take him to a specialist? If so, what kind of specialist would I take him to? Thanks
george galan

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Libby

replied on September 11th, 2003

Experienced User

I would take him either to an allergist or an ent (ear-nose-throat) specialist.

I'm trying to think what would be located in that area of the neck/throat and lymph glands is all that comes to mind.

If your son is complaining of pain, I would believe him. Sometimes, when a child's parents are divorced/separated, they are hurt over it and don't know how to talk about it, which can become actual physical symptoms. But I would still take him to another doctor. It would be terrible to assume it's nothing physical, and then something be wrong.

How is he handling you and his mom not being together?

Libby

spaceace

replied on September 11th, 2003

New User

Thanks

Been divorced for 4 years now. At first he and his older brother took it hard but I think they are fine now. I live 4 hours away but still drive every other weekend if not every weekend to see them. I spoke to his mother today to find out what they first told her about the lumps and she said it was a ear infection. I still want another opinion from a specialist. Plus its a small town so I wanna drive to san antonio, texas to a doctor there. Know anyone I might take him too?
George

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