My son is complaining of a stiff neck and theres a lump on one side.should i take him to the dr.?

Question

he also has a cold

Answer 1

It is most likely a swollen gland. But you can't be too careful, if it doesn't go away soon I'd have it checked out.

Answer 2

emgee and Ty b - I loved your answers LOL!!! I wanted to say the same thing.  No. lets wait until it gets larger!!

Yes, Of course take him to the doctor. If not for the sake of your son but for you and the rest of the family.  He could have meningitis or mono that is highly contagious.  What are you thinking or maybe your not!!!

Answer 3

No, wait until he's dead from bacterial meningitis.

Answer 4

You know, I expect to see questions like this in the pets section.  People have a sick puppy, so they immediately go to Yahoo Answers and take a poll to see what to do.  Is this your natural-born child you're talking about??  If you feel he may be sick, say with meningitis or something, why would you take a poll rather than take him to the doctor?

My, my, my.......