I have a swollen neck. my throat isn't that sore but my neck hurts to touch it. what could it be?

Answer 1

Sound like your Lymph Nodes are all swollen. This can happen when you have any virus, an infection and yes, it can also occur in cancer. I think you can rule out the cancer, since you have a sore throat. It's likely you have a virus that is causing the Lymph Nodes to swell. Lymph Nodes are part of our immune system and it's a sign your body is actively fighting of your cold, flu or infection.

If you still have pain there more then two weeks after your sore throat ends, then you should see your family doctor.

Hope you feel better soon!

Answer 2

Much pain is from muscles below is an example of what may help (based on headaches).
Begin with a couple swigs of molasses or a couple of bananas daily - magnesium (which regulates many things in the body) and potassium (a needed building block for muscles).
Drink at least 1/2 gallons of water per day. Running a body low on water is like running a car low on oil is the analogy the head of neurology at UCDavis told my husband about 10 years ago.

Now to the cause - muscles - your back, neck shoulders and head have tender spots. They are knots in the fibers of the muscles called trigger points. It makes the muscles tight which makes them press on nerves and other things causing the pain.

The cure - start with a professional massage, you will also want to go back over any place you can get to 6-12 times per session up to 6 times per day rubbing (or lightly scratching on your head) every where that is tender until the knots go away. The place where the skull connects to the spine press up under the edge of the skull (to get to those muscles).

For more information read The Trigger Point Therapy Workbook by Davies. It teaches what to do and where the pain comes from. I use both a chiropractor and a massage therapist.

Answer 3

You may have an infection of some sort, or the swelling could be due to a reaction to something. The best thing to do, ESPECIALLY since it is painful to the touch, is to seek medical attention without delay! Meanwhile, if you are not sensitive or medically restricted from Tylenol or Ibuprofen, take something to ease your discomfort. Ibuprofen has properties that reduce swelling.

However, I tell everyone who doesn't mention their age, that your best course would be to contact a doctor or go to the ER, who will advise you on whether Tylenol or Ibuprofen, or some other measures will relieve your discomfort, and you will be diagnosed and treated as well.

You can also contact your physician before going in to make sure that one med or the other will be okay.

Hope you feel better soon!

And I hope this helps!

Answer 4

Nichole,

There is an inherit lack of information with the statement "my neck is swollen". Due to this, I recommend seeing your GP if the problem persists a couple of days, or if you have difficulty breathing.

In the mean time, check your temperature and watch for signs of a cold/flu.

Again, if you have difficulty breathing, call your GP.

Best Wishes

Answer 5

Maybe you pulled a muscle