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What Causes Swollen Lymph Node In Neck In Children?

Son has had fevers and diagnosed with pneumonia 4-5 times since Sept. 2010. They now say he has asthma and that is why everything turns to his lungs when sick. He did just start daycare within last 8 months and is only 2 1/2. Biggest concern now is he is complaining his leg/knee hurts and won t put weight on it. Also string of lymph nodes swollen on neck(seems to be normal locations) biggest is size of half a peanut. Anything I should be asking doctors to check for. Trying not to freak out but am getting concerned.
Tue, 19 Jul 2016
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Hi...by what you quote I feel that - it could not be pneumonia which has occurred 4-5 times. It could only be this wheezing problem.

Not weight bearing could be due to the reactive arthritis. The lymph nodes of the size you have mentioned are not significant. So do not worry about them.

But I have a few questions for you -

Questions:
1. How many days per month does he cough or feel breathless?
2. How many nights per month does his sleep get disturbed due to above symptoms?
3. Does he feel breathless when he runs around or plays with other kids?
4. Are the symptoms when there are seasonal changes?
5. Is there any family history of asthma or any other sort of allergies like skin allergy etc.?
6. Is the cough always associated with fever?
7. What is his current height and weight and exact date of birth?
8. How is his appetite?

Please get back to me with answers so that I can guide you more scientifically.

You can approach me at the following link. Once the page opens there will be an option below my image as – ASK ME A QUESTION – click on it. Please find the link below -

www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-sumanth-amperayani/67696

Regards - Dr. Sumanth

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What Causes Swollen Lymph Node In Neck In Children?

Hi...by what you quote I feel that - it could not be pneumonia which has occurred 4-5 times. It could only be this wheezing problem. Not weight bearing could be due to the reactive arthritis. The lymph nodes of the size you have mentioned are not significant. So do not worry about them. But I have a few questions for you - Questions: 1. How many days per month does he cough or feel breathless? 2. How many nights per month does his sleep get disturbed due to above symptoms? 3. Does he feel breathless when he runs around or plays with other kids? 4. Are the symptoms when there are seasonal changes? 5. Is there any family history of asthma or any other sort of allergies like skin allergy etc.? 6. Is the cough always associated with fever? 7. What is his current height and weight and exact date of birth? 8. How is his appetite? Please get back to me with answers so that I can guide you more scientifically. You can approach me at the following link. Once the page opens there will be an option below my image as – ASK ME A QUESTION – click on it. Please find the link below - www.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-sumanth-amperayani/67696 Regards - Dr. Sumanth