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Sore throat is a common cause of neck swelling. A sore throat can be caused by a wide variety of factors. Swelling in the tonsils and the lymph nodes is symptomatic of a sore throat, which may appear as swelling in the neck. Symptoms of a sore throat are pain while swallowing and sharp, dull, or scratching sensations.
Causes of Swollen Lymph Nodes. Neck Nodes. The cervical neck nodes are most commonly involved. This is because of the many respiratory infections that occur during childhood. Viral Throat Infection. This is the most common cause of swollen nodes in the neck. The swollen nodes are usually Â½ to 1 inch (12 -25 mm) across. They are the same on each side. Bacterial Throat Infection. A swollen node with a bacterial throat infection is usually just on one side. It can be quite large over 1 inch (25 mm) across. This is about the size of a quarter.