A bulge in your neck often means that you have swollen lymph nodes in your neck.
Although a bulge in your neck can also mean you have a goiter or a bulging disc in your neck or even jugular vein distention.
A jugular vein distention is a bulging neck vein which can be a sign of cardiovascular disease and or other serious health issues.
Swollen lymph nodes which is the most common cause of a bulge in your neck can be caused by ear infections, strep throat and other infections such as tonsillitis.
Swollen lymph nodes are often tender and movable and they often resolve and go away on their own or may sometimes require treatment for an underlying infection.
A Goiter which can also be a cause of a bulge in your neck is an abnormal growth of the thyroid gland can be benign "non cancerous" or may be associated with thyroid hormone changes.
Symptoms of a goiter are dizziness or hoarseness, coughing, trouble breathing or difficulty swallowing.
A bulging disc in your neck is a result of a spinal disc in your neck that weakens and then pushes out.
The symptoms of a bulging disc in your neck are pain, numbness and weakness in your neck, shoulders, arms or even back.
The bulging disc in your neck can be caused by injuries, aging and even being overweight.
Treatments for a bulging disc in your neck include exercises, physical therapy and pain medication.
In most cases a bulge in your neck is not serious and goes away without treatment but if the lump or bulge in your neck does not go away within a few weeks or the lump or bulge grows in size or feels hard when pressed on then you should see a doctor.