what causes neck to swell
Neck swelling can also be caused by a variety of other conditions including: 1  General infection leading to swollen lymph nodes. 2  Goiter (an enlarged thyroid gland)  Hereditary angioedema (a serious genetic disorder that causes periodic swelling of the throat and other areas)
A swollen neck might also be caused by allergies. A diseased thyroid gland is one of the most common causes of neck swelling. The thyroid gland is located at the lower front region of the neck. Any disease that affects the thyroid gland can result in swelling of the gland and the neck by proximity.
Sore throat is a common cause of neck swelling. A sore throat can be caused by a wide variety of factors. Swelling in the tonsils and the lymph nodes is symptomatic of a sore throat, which may appear as swelling in the neck. Symptoms of a sore throat are pain while swallowing and sharp, dull, or scratching sensations.