Lymph node

I have a swollen lymph node on the right side of my neck, I noticed it a week ago and can't tell whether it's actually gotten a little bigger over the past few days. 
 

I've been away on holiday recently and drank, smoke and had hardly little sleep, would this cause a lymph node to swell? 
 

also over the course of the last 8/9 months I've had severe itching which the doctors have put down to urticaria. But I've read online that persistent urticaria and swelled lymph nodes are linked to lymphoma. 
 

now I am extremely worried! My lump is moveable but not sore to touch. 
 

is it possible that the urticaria and lump aren't linked? 
 

can anyone advise me please? 
 

  • Hello MelissaO,

    I understand that you're concerned about these symptoms, so it's best to speak your doctor. When you are worried that you may have cancer, it can be tempting to look for answers online, but this can end up increasing anxiety rather than making you feel better. And the only person that can address your concerns is your doctor. If you'd like more information on urticaria, you can read more here.

    I hope this is helpful,

    Moderator Anastasia