Question 1

what should you do if you have a swollen neck?

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Depends on pattern: Swelling of the neck can be due to various causes. Swelling of the lymph nodes for various infections (common), inflammation, or lymphoma (not common)  is possible. The thyroid may be enlarged or develop a goiter.

Question 2

what to do if i have a swollen neck gland?

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See physician: A swollen nodule in the neck could be a lymph node or a host of other conditions.  See your physician if this does not improve within a week.

Question 3

is it possible to see swollen neck lymph nodes?

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Depends on size: Markedly enlarged lymphnode may form visible lumps under the skin.

Question 4

i have many swollen neck lymph nodes. should i do something or wait a wk or 2?

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See your PCP: Swollen lymph nodes in the neck could mean a few different things, but most often it means your body is fighting an infection. See your primary care physician to get a true diagnosis and next steps for possible treatment. Feel better!

Question 5

help please? what is the difference between a swollen neck gland and a hard one?

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Neck gland: Tender , swollen neck masses usually imply benign inflammatory process. Hard, non-tender masses more likely to be tumors or metastases.

Question 6

what causes hives and a swollen neck gland?

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Hives: The cause for hives is often obscure unless one can specifically identify the trigger (food , drug, viral infection). In chronic hives, about 30% is considered an autoimmune process. 
As for swollen neck glands, any inflammation from the neck up may cause it.  However, if present for more than a few weeks, one needs to consider a blood disorder such as lymphoma.

Question 7

can hypothyroidism cause a swollen neck?

Accepted Answer

Yes: If there is a goiter due to subacute or chronic thyroiditis you can develop a goiter - a fancy name for big thyroid.
However, a "swollen neck" may not be due to a goiter.

Question 8

child has low fever and swollen neck lympnodes?

Accepted Answer

Swollen neck nodes: Low grade fever and swollen neck nodes could indicate a viral or bacterial infection in the nose, ears or throat.  Please take your child in to see his/ her pediatrician.

Question 9

when is it recommended to biopsy swollen neck lymph nodes?

Accepted Answer

Complicated: Depends on what else is going on, where the nodes are located, what they feel like on exam, how many and how large, whether they are painful or tender.  Single large nodes which are hard to the touch and fixed to underlying tissue will be biopsied quickly.  Multiple small, mildly tender nodes will generally be observed.  Anything in between is a judgement call by the doctor.

Question 10

am i going to be unconscious for my upcoming biopsy on my swollen neck? if not, how long to they take?

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Need more info: If it is biopsy of a lymph node, that could be done under local anesthesia and may take only minutes. If it is for a mass deeper in the neck, then you may be put under general anesthesia. Please note that these procedures are quite safe. You should discuss your concern with your doctor.

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Help please? what is the difference between a swollen neck gland and a hard one?

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What causes hives and a swollen neck gland?

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Can hypothyroidism cause a swollen neck?

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Child has low fever and swollen neck lympnodes?

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