Step 3
Examine the color of the skin above the lymph nodes in the
neck for discoloration. A pink or red
color indicates an infection that is not under control
and should be reported to your doctor.
Step 4
Look for other symptoms such as fever, weight loss, tiredness and night sweats accompanying painful lymph nodes. These can indicate very serious conditions such as lymphoma and cat-scratch fever, so you should immediately let your doctor know.