Question 1

what could cause sudden neck swelling?

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Many things: The list of answers to your question is so long it cannot be explained here.  Causes range from strep throat or other infection to allergic reaction to swollen lymph nodes or goiter.  If the neck swelling causes trouble breathing, that is an emergency.  If not, it may not be emergent, but you should probably start by seeing your primary care doctor.

Question 2

how common is it for somebody to get neck swelling?

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Neck swelling: A numer of condition cause neck masses, swelling, or limps. Lymph nodes are all over the neck, enlarge to help fight local infections. Thyroglossal cysts can get infected, small lump becoming larger and tender.  Goiter, swelling of the thyroid, can get very large.  Thyroid and cancer in the lymph nodes, and other sources of swelling are possible.  Get any swelling checked by your doctor.

Question 3

what would cause left neck swelling during the day but seems to go away while laying down?

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Muscle strain, fatty: Tumor, hormone effect- ?Cushing's syndrome etc are possibilities. See your dr for reassurance. Take care!i.

Question 4

facial and neck swelling that relates to the side i lay down on example lay with left side on the pillow left side swells ?

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Face swelling: It sounds like something is causing excess fluid in the tissues of the face and neck, which moves with gravity to the lowest side when you lay down and still. Causes may include allergic reactions, infections of the teeth or sinuses, kidney disease, blockages to the veins in the neck, etc. If this finding persists more than a day or two, get it checked out by a physician.

Question 5

why am i having neck problems and neck swelling after abruptly ending effexor (venlafaxine)?

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Discontinuation : Stopping Effexor (venlafaxine) abruptly can cause many physical symptoms and is rarely recommended.  Go to www. Effexor (venlafaxine). Com to read about the symptoms. I don't quite understand what you mean by swelling in your neck. If that is  a separate issue, you may need to see your doctor for further evaluation of that. It could be tight muscles from suddenly stopping an anti anxiety med which Effexor (venlafaxine) is also.

Question 6

left side of neck swelling goes away when laying down then starts swelling when i  get up. what could this be?

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Vascular malf: This could be a vascular malformation - for example a venous malformation that is swelling when dependent. See your physician for a good history and physical to determine exactly what you have.

Question 7

what causes neck swelling and extreme tenderness?

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See MD!: Need more information, but whether there is inflammation, infection or another process going on, you need to be examined so this can be evaluated properly and treated appropriately. Make the call now.

Question 8

neck swelling from whiplash injury?

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Inflamation: Related to inflation of tendons ligaments and otjer soft tissues after aceleration decelaration.

Question 9

neck swelling from possible whiplash injury?

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It is possible: To have neck swelling of the neck from whiplash injury, the ligament in the back of the neck could get inflamed or have sprain in it. Good luck, thank you.

Question 10

which type of doctor should i see for neck swelling?

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Millions of causes: Your complain is very general. Things that cause that include severe allergic reactions, heart failure, severe malnutrition, severe fluid overload, sepsis, etc. Swelling is a very non-specific finding and has so many causes that identifying the cause takes more than 400 words allows me to help. If it is causing you problems, then starting with your family doc should give you peace of mind.

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