Got a symptom but not sure what's causing it? Use our award-winning symptom checker to find out – it's free!
Swollen glands in neck
Conditions
Diphtheria
Diphtheria is a contagious bacterial infection that mainly affects the nose and throat.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- High temperature
- Sore throat
- White spots on tonsils
- Shivering or rigors
- Difficulty speaking
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Diphtheria.
If you are worried about this condition you can try our free AI Symptom Checker here.
Glandular Fever
Glandular fever is a type of viral infection that mostly affects young adults.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Unusually tired
- Sore throat
- Swollen glands in neck
- High temperature
- Aching muscles all over body
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Glandular Fever.
If you are worried about this condition you can try our free AI Symptom Checker here.
Kawasaki disease
Kawasaki disease is a rare condition that mainly affects children under the age of five.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Skin rash
- High temperature
- Swollen glands in neck
- Feeling irritable
- Mouth soreness
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Kawasaki disease.
If you are worried about this condition you can try our free AI Symptom Checker here.
Mumps
Mumps is a contagious viral infection that used to be common in children.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Unusually tired
- Face pain
- Swelling of the face
- Swollen glands in neck
- Feeling sick or nausea
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Mumps.
If you are worried about this condition you can try our free AI Symptom Checker here.
Nasopharyngeal cancer
Nasopharyngeal cancer is cancer that affects the nasopharynx.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Nose bleeding
- Swollen glands in neck
- Difficulty speaking
- Swollen neck
- Hearing loss in one ear
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Nasopharyngeal cancer.
If you are worried about this condition you can try our free AI Symptom Checker here.
Otitis externa
Otitis externa is a condition that causes inflammation (redness and swelling) of the external ear canal – the tube between the outer ear and eardrum.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Discharge from ear
- Swollen glands in neck
- Ears feel blocked
- Itchy ear
- Ear pain
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Otitis externa.
If you are worried about this condition you can try our free AI Symptom Checker here.
Rubella
Rubella (german measles) is a viral infection that's now rare in the UK.
Symptoms of this condition may include:
- Skin rash
- High temperature
- Cough
- Swollen glands in neck
- Pain in more than one joint
Our Health A-Z contains more information on Rubella.
If you are worried about this condition you can try our free AI Symptom Checker here.
Important: If you have these symptoms, they may be unrelated to any of these conditions listed. If you are concerned about your symptoms then you should see a doctor.
