Symptom: Neck swelling

Introduction: Neck swelling

Neck swelling: Swelling in or around the neck. See free access online books about Neck swelling below. See detailed information below for a list of 97 causes of Neck swelling, including diseases and drug side effect causes.

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Causes of Neck swelling:

The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Neck swelling. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms.

• Swollen neck lymph nodes
• Swollen lymph nodes
• Causes of swollen neck glands:
  • Common cold
  • Upper respiratory infection
  • Mononucleosis
  • Sore throat
  • Strep throat
  • Viral infection
  • Bacterial infection
  • Sinus infection
  • Ear infection
  • Skin infection
  • Dental conditions
  • Syphilis
  • Tuberculosis
  • Hodgkin's disease
  • See other causes of swollen neck glands
• See also causes of neck lump, swollen throat, or swollen neck lymph nodes
• Sebaceous cyst
• Lipoma
• Carbuncle
• Thyroglossal cyst
• Subhyoid bursa
• Perichondritis of the thyroid cartilage
• Carcinoma of the larynx
• Carcinoma of the trachea
• Carcinoma of the esophagus
• Carcinoma of the thyroid gland
• Laryngocele

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Causes of Types of Neck swelling:

Review the causes of these more specific types of Neck swelling:

• Swollen neck lymph nodes (58 causes)
• Goiter (52 causes)
• Goitre (47 causes)
• Cervical lymphadenopathy (38 causes)

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Neck swelling: Multiple Symptom Checker

Listed below are some combinations of symptoms associated with Neck swelling, as listed in our database. Visit the Multiple Symptoms Checker, to add and remove symptoms and research your condition.

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Multiple Symptom Checker Combinations

• Neck swelling and Swelling symptoms (65 causes)
• Neck swelling and Neck symptoms (63 causes)
• Neck swelling and Nerve symptoms (51 causes)
• Neck swelling and Sensations (51 causes)
• Neck swelling and Head symptoms (50 causes)
• Neck swelling and Pain (48 causes)
• Neck swelling and Temperature symptoms (39 causes)
• Neck swelling and Respiratory symptoms (38 causes)
• Neck swelling and Swollen glands (36 causes)
• Neck swelling and Swollen lymph nodes (36 causes)
• Neck swelling and Swollen neck lymph nodes (36 causes)
• Neck swelling and Fever (35 causes)
• Neck swelling and Face symptoms (34 causes)
• Neck swelling and Muscle weakness (34 causes)
• Neck swelling and Digestive symptoms (33 causes)
• Neck swelling and Mouth symptoms (32 causes)
• Neck swelling and Fatigue (31 causes)
• Neck swelling and Skin symptoms (31 causes)
• Neck swelling and Throat symptoms (30 causes)
• Neck swelling and Breathing symptoms (29 causes)

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Causes of General Symptom Types

Research the causes of these more general types of symptom:

• Swelling symptoms (2077 causes)
• Neck symptoms (478 causes)

Causes of Similar Symptoms to Neck swelling

Research the causes of these symptoms that are similar to, or related to, the symptom Neck swelling:

• Neck lump, swollen lymph nodes
• Thyroid symptoms (91 causes)
• Larynx symptoms (18 causes)

Diagnostic Guides for Neck swelling

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Misdiagnosis and Neck swelling

Translucent swelling in Cystic hygroma: Cystic hygroma is a swelling usually occurring in the lower third of the neck most commonly in the posterior triangle, but may also occur in the axilla, groin and the mediastinum. It usually manifests in the neonate or in early infancy (occasionally present at birth). The swelling is soft and partially compressible and invariably increases in size when the child coughs or cries. The characteristic feature that distinguishes it from all other neck swelling is that it is brilliantly translucent. The other causes of neck swelling which can be confused with it are like soft tissue tumours, goitre, thyroglossal duct cyst, branchial cleft cyst. It may show spontaneous regression. The definitive treatment is by excision of the cyst....read more »

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Diagnostic tests for Neck swelling:

Various tests are used in the diagnosis of Neck swelling. Some of these are listed below :

• Physical examination
  • Pulse rate. If elevated must consider Grave's disease, subacute thyroiditis or early Hashimoto's thyroiditis
  • Look for signs of hyperthyroidism including agitation, restlessness, enlarged thyroid (goiter), warm and sweaty palms, fine tremor, protruding eyes. May suggest Grave's disease, subacute thyroiditis or early Hashimoto's thyroiditis
  • Examine for signs of hypothyroidism - e.g. slow heart rate, slowed reflexes, coarse dry brittle hair, dry cool skin, goiter.
  • Watch neck lump when swallowing. If the lump moves with swallowing this would suggest thyroid lump or thyroglossal cyst

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Diagnosis Checklist: Questions your doctor may ask (and why!)

During a consultation, your doctor will use various techniques in their assessment of Neck swelling. Your doctor may ask several questions when assessing your condition. It is important to remember that your consultation is a two-way process and any extra information you can share with your doctor about your symptoms may help them with their diagnosis. Some of the questions your doctor may ask are listed below:

• How long have you had the neck swelling? - to determine if acute or chronic.
• Where exactly is the neck swelling? - to determine if swelling is focal, diffuse, midline or lateral and thus help establish diagnosis.
• Is there a single swelling or multiple swellings? - multiple lumps are usually lymph nodes.
• Is the swelling intermittent or constant? - An intermittent swelling suggests pulsion diverticulum, venous distention of congestive cardiac failure, a bronchial cyst, a stone of Wharton's duct (stone in the submandibular salivary gland duct) and aneurysms.
• Past medical history? - e.g. cancer of the nasal cavity, pharynx, tongue, lips, mucous membrane (lining of the mouth), larynx and thyroid spread to neck lymph nodes.

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Diagnosis Checklist: Associated symptoms your doctor may ask about (and why!)

Sometimes, other symptoms may be present and may help your doctor analyse your condition. The symptoms your doctor may ask about (in association with Neck swelling) may include:

• Pain? - e.g. neck, throat, ears, teeth, sinus - may help determine cause of neck swelling.
• Tremor? - should consider Grave's disease and subacute thyroiditis.
• Shortness of breath? - may suggest congestive heart failure, tuberculosis, lung cancer. A thyroid swelling may also cause difficulty in breathing due to compression of the trachea.
• Lumps or ulcers on the skin of the head or face that have changed in size or begun to bleed? - may suggest skin cancer with metastasis to the cervical lymph nodes.
• Symptoms of hyperthyroidism? - e.g. palpitations, increased heart rate, preference for cooler weather, intolerance of heat, increased appetite, weight loss, increased sweating, tremor, nervousness, irritability, diarrhea, lack of menstrual periods, frequent urination. May suggest Grave's disease, subacute thyroiditis (de Quervain's thyroiditis), toxic multinodular goitre or early Hashimoto's thyroiditis.

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Stories from Users for Neck swelling

Real-life user stories relating to Neck swelling:

• swollen neck lymphnode
• Lip and neck swelling
• swollen feeling in neck...anxiety??
• swelling on the neck and lip
• Swelling/pain neck, clavicle area
• tender swelling in back of neck
• Neck Lymphnode swelling
• Pain, swollen neck
• Swollen neck glad.. Don't know what's wrong
• Left temple alittle swollen and stiffness in neck.
• swelling under jaw on neck
• phlegm causing swollen neck
• Swollen neck muscles and yellow dark Urine!
• Help-Please help Swollen neck for 4 weeks now
• neck swelling, chest pain

Symptom specific forums: The following patient stories in our interactive forums and message boards relate to Neck swelling or relevant symptoms:

• ENMT (Ears, Nose, Mouth and Throat) (275)
  • Swelling in roof of mouth
  • Pain on one side of throat
  • Please help! Mucus/dark circles/bad breath...
  • Painful white bumps on tongue
  • Sinus headache & eye area pain
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• Cardiovascular (Heart and Blood Circulation) (171)
  • Chest pain and shortness of breath
  • Hand numbness
  • Purple-blue skin color
  • Need help with diagnoses
  • Anxiety and high BP
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• Musculoskeletal (Muscles, joints and bones) (405)
  • Joint and muscular pain after taking chantix
  • Arm pain after sneezing
  • Fibromyalgia
  • Joint swelling, stiffness, severe foot pain
  • Muscle twitches/spasms
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• Neurological (Nerves) (357)
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  • Numbness and tingling all over
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  • Eye twitch
  • Essential tremor
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• Hematologic/Lymphatic (Blood and Lymph) (106)
  • High platelet count
  • Extreme neck pain, swollen lymph node -help
  • Swollen lymph nodes in groin
  • Nipple Discharge
  • Swollen Lymph Node for 2 1/2 months
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Organs affected by Neck swelling:

The list of organs typically affected by Neck swelling may include, but is not limited to:

• Neck

Detailed list of causes of Neck swelling

The list below shows some of the causes of Neck swelling mentioned in various sources:

• Actinomycosis
• Aneurysm and arteriovenous fistula
• Ascher syndrome - goiter
• Bacterial infection
• Bangstad syndrome - goiter

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How Common are these Causes of Neck swelling?

This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Neck swelling. Of the 97 causes of Neck swelling that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:

• 3 causes are "very common" diseases
• 4 causes are "common" diseases
• 0 causes are "uncommon" diseases
• 0 causes are "rare" diseases
• 12 causes are "very rare" diseases
• 85 causes have no prevalence information.

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Conditions listing symptoms: Neck swelling:

The following list of conditions have 'Neck swelling' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.

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Causes of Neck swelling Based on Risk Factors

This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Neck swelling based on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient: