Hypotonia, or low muscle tone, is common in dwarfs, but intelligence and lifespan are usually normal. Defining dwarfism by height alone is problematic because short stature in itself is not a disorder. For example, pygmies have adult male heights of less than 150 cm (4 feet 11 inches) on average.efining dwarfism by height alone is problematic because short stature in itself is not a disorder. For example, pygmies have adult male heights of less than 150 cm (4 feet 11 inches) on average.
1 Cuts, burns, skin infections, rashes and insect bites may cause lymph nodes to get larger. 2  Swollen lymph nodes on the front of the neck could mean your child has a cold or throat infection.  Swollen lymph nodes in the groin could mean your child has an injury near their lower abdomen or legs.
Lymphadenitis - In lymphadenitis, a lymph node itself becomes infected and becomes red, swollen, and often very tender. Viral upper respiratory infections - From the common cold, to influenza, viral upper respiratory infections are a very common cause of swollen cervical glands in children (and adults). Strep throat - With strep throat, swollen glands in the neck occur along with a fever and sore throat.