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My neck is swollen

My neck has been swollen for 2 days now it feels like there is something on the right side tugging it tightly. I use warm water for the pain it. The pain goes and comes back and forth for 2 days. I had a cold and after i notice this just came up on the right side. I havent seen a doctor as yet should i see.....
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4312186 tn?1353315903
it could be your glands they are on the back of your neck they come up when your not well
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4173379 tn?1355356551
Good idea to see you dr...you could have swollen lymph nodes, which is common with infection, and is painful. You could a infected duct or gland from the cold that could need some antibiotics...but see your dr. and they will examine you.
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