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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.
The most common causes of swollen glands include: 1  Bacterial infection, such as strep throat. 2  Mouth sores or tooth infection. 3  Viral infection, such as mononucleosis or mono.. 4  Skin infection. 5  Ear infection. 6  Sexually transmitted disease. 7  Cancers such as leukemia, Hodgkin's disease, non-Hodgkin's lymphoma, and breast cancer.