What Causes Pain In Throat While Swallowing?

Posted on Mon, 25 May 2015

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Mon, 25 May 2015 Answered on

Mon, 15 Jun 2015 Last reviewed on

Question : little pain in my throat while swallowing saliva

Answered by Dr. Paparaja S (32 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
This could be upper respiratory infection

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Welcome to healthcare magic.
I had gone through your question.
I can understand your concern.
This could be upper respiratory infection.
If you could give me more detailed history regarding your symptoms, I can help you in a better way.

Kindly answer the following.

1) Since how long you have these symptoms?
2) Is there fever?
3) Habit of smoking?
4) Any other symptoms?

Normally a sore throat is nothing to worry about. Lets be thorough and make sure

Regards,
Dr Paparaja S MBBS MS
Consultant ENT Surgeon

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Paparaja S (1 hour later)

just one month but no fever and dont have the habit of smoking .there is no other symptoms .this pain on and off

Answered by Dr. Paparaja S (5 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
This could be upper respiratory infection.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the follow up.

This could be upper respiratory infection. Most probably recurrent tonsillitis. You need clinical examination of throat for confirmation.

I recommend you to take analgesics like tablet ibuprofen for pain relief.

Avoid refrigerated foods and drinks, as these may aggravate this condition.

You will be fine. Nothing to worry.
Hope I have answered your question. If you have any questions, I am happy to help.
Wish you a good health and speedy recovery.
Regards,
Dr Paparaja S MBBS MS
Consultant ENT Surgeon

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj