Swollen lymph node

Hiya

Ive noticed a hard swollen gland that came up on the left side of neck on Tuesday, I only noticed it because it was very painful and tender to touch, even wearing my scarf would cus it to be uncomfortable. I'm getting worried but its only been a few days so will wait the couple of weeks. I've also had sinus problems and suffer with severe congestion, I'm wondering if this could some sort of infection that has caused the gland to come up? Is it right what they say, a painfull gland is a good thing?

  • Hi I found a small lump on my right side of neck around 10 weeks ago now first doctor I saw said it was nothing to be worried about it's my body fighting of an infection even though I haven't had a flue or any illness to indicate an infection I then booked to get second opinion were I was booked in for bloods I had my blood results back that was showing inflammation and something with my liver but due to being heavily pregnant there not really taking me seriously iv also had really bad itchy skin which iv never had in any of my other 2 pregnancy but doctor just insisted on bloods to be taken again in 4 weeks and for an ultrasound after iv had baby which has really eased my thoughts on what's wrong with me but I have been told that if the lump is red tender touch is usually a good thing and is usually some kids of infection were the lump I have is small and hard and doesn't move and has come a constant worry to be now as iv had it 10 weeks well that's when iv noticed it I dont know how I feel about waiting 4 weeks for more bloods as I feel maybe there is something seriously wrong with me and I dont want it to be left to late but the docs do recommend you wait a few weeks to see if the lump goes down