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Swollen lymph nodes in your neck can be caused by a number of things:

1) Irritation due to smoking

2) Irritation due to drinking alcohol

3) Viruses (common cold, influenza, etc.)

4) Cancer or pre-cancerous cells being attacked by the body

5) Specific diseases

6) Upper respiratory infections

7) Throat cancer

8) Lymphoma

There are many specific reasons for this condition, which is called lymphadenopathy.

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It means you should see your doctor. I disagree with this answer, your lymph nodes can be sore for many reasons such as, lack of sleep, a virus, dehydration or even stress. They can often swell when your sinuses are blocked, or you have a cold. They swell as a defense to protect your body from any thing it belvies should not be happening. If they are swollen for my than a week you should then see a doctor

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It may be due to an infection like tonsilitis.

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Some of the more common things that can cause swollen lymph nodes include strep throat, measles, ear infections, and HIV. There are some uncommon infections like tuberculosis and syphilis.

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