I Got A Cramp In My Throat Under My Chin

Posted on Fri, 8 May 2020

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Question : I got a cramp in my throat under my chin how is that possible ? Is it dangerous help!!!

Answered by Dr. Sumit Bhatti (50 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Rare, but happens. Not dangerous.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for your query.

1. Like any other muscle cramp, this will be a spasm of the extrinsic muscles of the tongue or the floor of the mouth.

2. For immediate relief, try to relax the muscles and stretch the chin.

3. Routinely, electrolyte imbalance, dehydration, calcium and magnesium deficiency has to be ruled out and corrected. Vitamin E supplements are given empirically. Routine anti-inflammation and pain relief medication will settle this for the time being. Hot fomentation will help.

4. Bruxism, dental / Temporo-Mandibular joint (TMJ) disorders and stress also need to be controlled, if detected.

I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D

Follow up: Dr. Sumit Bhatti (33 minutes later)

Could it also be due to tonsil stones? I’ve been dealing with tonsil stones for about 2 years know and noticed that the side I got the cramp I have a tonsil stones sticking out?

Answered by Dr. Sumit Bhatti (21 hours later)

Brief Answer:
No direct relation to tonsilloliths.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thank you for following up.

1. There is no direct relation between tonsilloliths (tonsil stones) and these cramps.

2. Excessive jaw movements while trying to manipulate these tonsilloliths may cause cramps, but this is not common.

3. Asymptomatic tonsilloliths require no active management.

I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any further questions, I will be available to answer them.

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D