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What Causes Lumps Under The Armpit And Jaw,body Rashes And Low Grade Fever?

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Posted on Thu, 13 Feb 2014
Question: my son is 13 has lumps under armpit and jaw line. Unexplained rashes, sleeping longer hours, muscle aches after exercising some low grade fevers. Lumps vary in size 3-7cm. not painful should I be worried
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Prasad J (14 hours later)
Brief Answer: I am concerned.. Detailed Answer: Hi, At 13 years, various lumps under the armpit and jaw which seems to enlarged lymph node; the rashes, myalgia (muscle aches) and low grade fever are suggestive of an ongoing infection. It will require a detailed clinical examination and battery of tests to isolate the causative infective organism. Since the symptoms are ongoing, I would be concerned; therefore insist on early evaluation. I recommend that you visit your primary care physician or your pediatrician at the earliest. Hope this helps. Let me know if you need clarifications. Regards
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What Causes Lumps Under The Armpit And Jaw,body Rashes And Low Grade Fever?

Brief Answer: I am concerned.. Detailed Answer: Hi, At 13 years, various lumps under the armpit and jaw which seems to enlarged lymph node; the rashes, myalgia (muscle aches) and low grade fever are suggestive of an ongoing infection. It will require a detailed clinical examination and battery of tests to isolate the causative infective organism. Since the symptoms are ongoing, I would be concerned; therefore insist on early evaluation. I recommend that you visit your primary care physician or your pediatrician at the earliest. Hope this helps. Let me know if you need clarifications. Regards