Finding a lump in your neck can be scary. Many people immediately think of the worst, but the truth is that neck lumps are often caused by common and treatable problems, such as swollen glands after a cold, throat infection, dental infection, or skin irritation.
Still, a neck lump should never be completely ignored. Some lumps go away on their own, while others need a medical checkup, especially if they keep growing, feel hard, do not move, or come with symptoms like fever, night sweats, weight loss, trouble swallowing, or
