Neck Swelling
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Neck Swelling Symptoms
Symptoms that occur with neck
swelling
include:
Dental pain
Facial pain
Neck pain
Neck tenderness
Neck redness
Hoarse voice
Rash
:
Hives
in children
Hives
in adults
Swollen glands in the neck
:
On the side of the neck and behind the ear
Under the angle of the jaw
Symptoms that may occur with severe neck
swelling
may include:
Difficulty breathing
Difficulty swallowing
Mouth or tongue swelling
Facial swelling
Fainting
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Related Conditions
Cervical lymphadenitis
Dental infection
Ludwig's angina
Submandibular gland infection
Thyroid disease
Strep Throat Checkup
Facial swelling
Jaw pain
Mouth or tongue swelling
Neck injury
Neck pain
Neck swelling
Swollen glands (neck)
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Last Updated: Jul 3, 2008
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Stephen J. Schueler, MD
;
John H. Beckett, MD
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D. Scott Gettings, MD
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Neck Swelling References:
Bas M, Hoffmann TK, Kojda G. Evaluation and management of angioedema of the head and neck. Curr Opin Otolaryngol Head Neck Surg. 2006 Jun;14(3):170-5.
Nunnelee JD. Superior vena cava syndrome. J Vasc Nurs. 2007 Mar;25(1):2-5; quiz 6.
