It is probably just a normal reaction to an infection of the throat, usually viral and self limited. However, if it is red and warm to touch or feels like there is fluid in it or if it is getting large enough to affect breathing and swallowing or just won't go down after a week or two then you should see your doctor.
Having neck in an un-natural position for an extended period such as when reading, on computer, craning of the neck. Can also be caused by stress on the neck/shoulders from carrying heavy objects, heavy bag hanging off the shoulder or from bad posture.
That usually suggests an infection of the scalp. It can have more serious causes so if it does not go down in a few weeks see your doctor.
Swollen glands on both sides of the neck indicate an infection. You will need to see a doctor to find the cause of the infection and get treatment.
The glands in your neck can be swollen for a number of reasons. The common cold, flu virus or strep throat can all cause swelling of the glands.
My dog is 9the years old and suddenly started having a sore neck and screaming in pain, she has no energy and walks very slowly. She is a miniature Dodson
may be a swollen lymph node.
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The gland is supposed to hurt if it is swollen. If a gland doesn't hurt to touch than you could have an infection. I got an infected lymph node last fall which let me becoming violently ill and I had to get emergency surgery to fix it. As long as you feel fine health wise you should be ok, but if the gland doesn't hurt to touch and you start feeling really bad go to the hospital.
did u get punched in the face??
Probably the tonsils.
Touch it on the right side, it's out of balance.
A small bump or knot behind the ear can be an injury, cyst, or a swollen lymph gland. If you hit this area in an accident, then it may cause a bump to appear that is painful. It could also be a benign cyst that may require removal. Swollen lymph glands behind the ear can be due to bacterial infections.
Yes, all common flu symptoms. You probably have a swollen gland on the left side of your thoat (neck). Warm honey and lemon tea will help it.
I have a similar problem, I had a throat infection and when it cleared up I still have 1 swollen gland under my neck which has been there for at least a month and a half
did you hit your head? ....
Sounds like a swollen gland, but it could be a cyst. Best to have a doctor look at it.
Priority: Book GP appointment It may just be a cyst in the epydidymus.
do I have to pay you for the question or to sign in? I just want to know why my left side hurts to the touch and back only when I cough and touch I have been coughing for maybe 8 days I had bronchits and was using xopenx with a nebulizer.
my pinky finger on my right hand is swollen big like a sausage what do you think caused this