Hi, today I noticed I have swelling on both side of my neck near submandibular gland which cannot be seen but I can feel while I touch it, I am prone to tonsillitis, and for a 2-4 days I having cold flu like symptoms, when I touch it is like two balls which can be pressed inwards ,there is no pain or difficulty during swallowing, should I be worried?

Dr. Prakhar SinghGeneral Physician8yrs exp

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I am sorry to hear about your concern but will be happy to assist you. Neck swelling may be due to an infection, injury, or a recent medical procedure. Benign skin conditions can make small areas of the neck appear swollen. Swollen lymph nodes in the neck are a common symptom of many viral and bacterial infections. An enlarged thyroid gland is a known cause of neck swelling in adults. Let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a suitable treatment plan for you.  

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