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Swollen gland behind right ear

2018-02-10 00:12:09
My son, 5 years old has been having cold and cough for 4 days now. Since yesterday I noticed a swollen gland behind his right ear which is reddish. Is this common for a kid who is sick?
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May be co existing infection. Requires clinical examination.

Answered2018-02-10 13:38:21

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HELLO, NO, IT MAY BE LYMPHNODE OR BOIL??? CONSULT A PAEDIATRICIAN. OK.

Answered2018-02-10 13:37:32

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