Symptoms of lymph node inflammation in the neck: 1. Systemic symptoms: Acute lymphadenitis often includes chills, fever, malaise, general malaise and loss of appetite, etc. 2. Symptoms of primary infection lesions: There may be sore throat, painful swallowing, sore throat, cough, toothache, etc. 3. Local symptoms: One or both neck lymph nodes are enlarged and may have pressure pain, medium quality, smooth surface and movable. The number and size of the enlarged lymph nodes vary, and are mostly the size of a fava bean to a thumb. Acute lymphadenitis often has localized redness, swelling, fever, and pain. The symptoms of chronic lymphadenitis are the same as those of acute lymphadenitis during an acute attack. After anti-infective treatment, the lymph nodes shrink but can still be palpable, movable, and without pressure pain.