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Lymph nodes become swollen in response to illness, infection, or stress. Swollen lymph nodes are one sign that your lymphatic system is working to rid your body of the responsible agents. Swollen lymph glands in the head and neck are normally caused by illnesses such as: ear infection.
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)