Symptom: Swollen neck lymph nodes

Introduction: Swollen neck lymph nodes

Swollen neck lymph nodes: Swollen lymph nodes in the neck region. See free access online books about Swollen neck lymph nodes below. See detailed information below for a list of 58 causes of Swollen neck lymph nodes, including diseases and drug side effect causes.

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Causes of Swollen neck lymph nodes:

The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Swollen neck lymph nodes. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms.

• Certain infections (see Infection)
  • Common cold
  • Upper respiratory infection
  • Mononucleosis
  • Sore throat
  • Strep throat
  • Viral infection
  • Bacterial infection
  • Tuberculosis
  • Tonsillitis
  • Rubella
  • HIV
  • AIDS
  • Toxoplasmosis
  • Peritonsillar abscess
  • Epiglottitis
  • Syphilis
  • Numerous other infections can cause swollen neck glands or general swollen lymph nodes
• Sinus infection
• Ear infection
• Skin infection
  • Acne
  • Impetigo
  • Sebaceous cyst
• Dental conditions
  • Gum disease
  • Dental infection
• Certain cancers
  • Mouth cancer
  • Larynx cancer

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Causes of Types of Swollen neck lymph nodes:

Review the causes of these more specific types of Swollen neck lymph nodes:

• Cervical lymphadenopathy (38 causes)

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Swollen neck lymph nodes: Multiple Symptom Checker

Listed below are some combinations of symptoms associated with Swollen neck lymph nodes, 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

• Swollen neck lymph nodes and Swollen glands (37 causes)
• Swollen neck lymph nodes and Swollen lymph nodes (37 causes)
• Swollen neck lymph nodes and Neck swelling (36 causes)
• Swollen neck lymph nodes and Pain (35 causes)
• Swollen neck lymph nodes and Sensations (35 causes)
• Swollen neck lymph nodes and Swelling symptoms (35 causes)
• Swollen neck lymph nodes and Nerve symptoms (34 causes)
• Swollen neck lymph nodes and Fever (31 causes)
• Swollen neck lymph nodes and Head symptoms (31 causes)
• Swollen neck lymph nodes and Neck symptoms (31 causes)
• Swollen neck lymph nodes and Temperature symptoms (30 causes)
• Swollen neck lymph nodes and Lymph symptoms (30 causes)
• Swollen neck lymph nodes and Respiratory symptoms (27 causes)
• Swollen neck lymph nodes and Throat symptoms (27 causes)
• Swollen neck lymph nodes and Sore throat (24 causes)
• Swollen neck lymph nodes and Mouth symptoms (23 causes)
• Swollen neck lymph nodes and Face symptoms (21 causes)
• Swollen neck lymph nodes and Headache (20 causes)
• Swollen neck lymph nodes and Fatigue (20 causes)
• Swollen neck lymph nodes and Muscle weakness (20 causes)

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Causes of General Symptom Types

Research the causes of these more general types of symptom:

• Neck swelling (97 causes)
• Swollen lymph nodes (308 causes)
• Swollen glands (304 causes)
• Lymph symptoms (312 causes)
• Neck symptoms (478 causes)
• Swelling symptoms (2077 causes)

Causes of Similar Symptoms to Swollen neck lymph nodes

Research the causes of these symptoms that are similar to, or related to, the symptom Swollen neck lymph nodes:

• Swollen neck (97 causes)
• Swollen throat
• Swollen lymph nodes (308 causes)
• Swollen underarm lymph nodes
• Swollen groin lymph nodes
• Swelling (2077 causes)
• Edema (156 causes)
• Swollen breast lymph nodes
• Swollen skin
• Skin lump (41 causes)
• Skin bumps (146 causes)
• Swollen cheeks
• Swollen glands (304 causes)

Diagnostic Guides for Swollen neck lymph nodes

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Stories from Users for Swollen neck lymph nodes

Real-life user stories relating to Swollen neck lymph nodes:

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• Extreme neck pain, swollen lymph node -help
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• lymph node problems i need help
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• swollen glands and joint pain
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• swollen lymph nodes (groin) + other symptoms
• Help with lymph nodes
• swollen lymph nodes in neck and back of head
• Enlarged Lymph Nodes in chest with pain
• Swollen Lymph Nodes in groin for around 5 months
• Many swollen lynph nodes for many months
• Swollen throat, glands up!

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Organs affected by Swollen neck lymph nodes:

The list of organs typically affected by Swollen neck lymph nodes may include, but is not limited to:

• Lymph nodes
• Neck

Detailed list of causes of Swollen neck lymph nodes

The list below shows some of the causes of Swollen neck lymph nodes mentioned in various sources:

• Acne
• AIDS
• Bacterial infection
• Bubonic plague - swollen neck lymph nodes
• Certain cancers

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How Common are these Causes of Swollen neck lymph nodes?

This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Swollen neck lymph nodes. Of the 58 causes of Swollen neck lymph nodes that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:

• 4 causes are "very common" diseases
• 2 causes are "common" diseases
• 1 causes are "uncommon" diseases
• 0 causes are "rare" diseases
• 15 causes are "very rare" diseases
• 42 causes have no prevalence information.

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Conditions listing symptoms: Swollen neck lymph nodes:

The following list of conditions have 'Swollen neck lymph nodes' 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 Swollen neck lymph nodes Based on Risk Factors

This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Swollen neck lymph nodes based on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient: