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How Can One Manage Fever And A Swollen Lymph Node On The Side Of The Neck?

4 year old grandson walking with head tilted to side. At emergency room Friday with fever of 102. Wont let you touch his neck. They said his lymph nodes were swollen. Still has slight fever and walking with head tilted, won t lay down. Not eating just drinking a little. when he woke up this morning said he saw a big blue ball with red on it.
Wed, 27 Feb 2019
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Hello,

He is suffering from infected lymphadenitis likely infection in tonsils. he will require injectable antibiotics support.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr Deepak Sundriyal, Oncologist
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How Can One Manage Fever And A Swollen Lymph Node On The Side Of The Neck?

Hello, He is suffering from infected lymphadenitis likely infection in tonsils. he will require injectable antibiotics support. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr Deepak Sundriyal, Oncologist