Neck Lumps Explained: Possible Causes and When to Worry

voice changes. The NHS advises seeing a GP if swollen glands are getting bigger, do not go down within a week, feel hard or fixed, or appear with symptoms such as night sweats or high temperature.

What Is a Neck Lump?

A neck lump is any swelling, bump, or raised area that appears on the front, side, or back of the neck. It may feel soft, firm, painful, painless, movable, or fixed under the skin.

Some lumps are related to lymph nodes, also called glands. These are part of the