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.
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
It may be due to an infection like tonsilitis.
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.
Some symptoms of swollen lymph nodes include fever, runny nose, swollen limb, night sweats, sore throat, skin infections and some others depending of the location of the swollen lymph nodes.
throat infection.
The "knots" in your armpits are swollen lymph nodes and your throat may have swollen glands as well as swollen lymph nodes. This is very concerning since the lymph nodes swell indicating infection or major illness. Lymph nodes carry lymph fluid and white blood cells throughout our bodies. Certain infections, and certain cancers travel swiftly through the lymph system, thereby causing them to swell.
It depends on where your body is swollen. Lymph nodes are everywhere.
Swollen lymph nodes are caused by inflammation, infection or cancer. You cannot drink alcohol when your lymph nodes are swollen because it contributes to the pain.
Lymphatic vessels are vein-like tubes connected at one end to the tiny organs known as lymph nodes, which carry the lymph (serum full of white blood cells) from the lymph node to the heart. Lymphatic nodes are part of the Lymphatic System, which helps the Immune System fight against pathogens. Whenever you get sick with the flu or some similar virus, your lymph nodes can become swollen--this is why doctors feel the side of your throat when they check you over at an appointment! They're checking to see if your tonsils (lymph nodes in your throat) are swollen.
A cold sore itself can cause swollen lymph nodes.
sorry, but you have an S.T.D, I think
body aches, swollen lymph nodes, headache, fever, fatigue and occasionally a sore throat
No, not directly anyway. The connection is given a long period of time, tobacco use causes cancer, which in turn makes lymph nodes swell. Swollen lymph nodes are most commonly a sign of infection. See a doctor for a check-up if you notice any swollen lymph nodes.
UTI does not typically cause swollen lymph nodes. If you have pain when you urinate and swollen lymph nodes in the genital area, see your health care provider ASAP for an accurate diagnosis.
For swollen lymph nodes, I wouldn't relay on anything OTC. Get to your doc right away.