Neck swelling occurs due to fluid accumulation or inflammation in the neck tissues. It can result from infections, injuries, or medical procedures. Benign skin conditions may cause small areas of swelling. Swollen lymph nodes often indicate viral or bacterial infections.

Neck swelling is an accumulation of fluid in the neck tissues or inflammation in the neck. Neck inflammation can arise from an infection, injury, or a recent medical procedure. Benign skin conditions can cause small areas of the neck to appear swollen.

Swollen glands in the neck, which are actually enlarged lymph nodes, are a sign that your body is trying to fight an infection or autoimmune disorder. Conditions that may cause swollen glands in the neck include colds, the flu, mononucleosis, HIV, rheumatoid arthritis (RA), cancer, and more.

Swollen lymph nodes in the neck are common among children and adults. Usually, infections like cold or flu are the culprit. But sometimes, serious conditions can cause such swelling in your neck (and often in other areas). If you notice lumps in your neck, call a healthcare provider.

These swellings are probably LYMPH NODES draining inflammation from the SKIN INFECTION. Treat the skin infection with a topical antibiotic ointment. If the lymph nodes do not shrink in two to three weeks, see your doctor. You may have a viral illness or, rarely, GERMAN MEASLES (RUBELLA).