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Suggest Treatment For Sore Outer Throat

Problem: Pain on outer throat area. Mostly appears to be tightened nerves on the neck area. but one area in particular is painful when pressed. Background Info: I am an avid cyclist and the day this pain started was as follows: 1. I was going to a friend s house 2. The area was crowded with cars & people , I was almost knocked off and had slightly injured my leg 3. I was wearing earphones, and coincidentally, the point where pain lies is where my earphone button lies which I basically use to answer phone calls 4. So after nearly being knocked off, I got a call at the same time (guess being the reason to lose focus at that moment) so having 1 free hand (as other on the bike handle) I receive the call by pressing the button and somehow may have pressed the button against my neck (happens sometimes) but I am not sure if this appended or its a figment of my imagination. Some More Info: No previous history of any medical problems nor having a family history of medical problems (like diabetic, high/low pressure, etc) Also Note: It seems pain has subsided a bit over past 3 days but any sudden exertions like turning head sideways with force brings back the pain. When pain occurs, I can reduce it by massaging gently around the pain area. I tried using Fastum gel with no result till date. Also Internally, (in my throat) there is no pain at all. Even while eating/talking/drinking/yawning. Pain occurs when the nerves on my neck are used (like while turning head strongly, sneezing with force)
Mon, 30 Mar 2020
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Hello,

As per my clinical experience, the issue of sore outer throat at mentioned place is most likely related to underlying ligament spasm giving neurologic pain sensation on particular movements of the neck. My guidelines at present:
- Local application of heating pad
- Avoiding particular postural movements that exacerbate pain
- Analgesic gel or spray with Linseed oil and diclofenac content
- Muscle relaxant as chlordiazepoxide, anti-inflammatory as etoricoxib or else if there is no history of drug hypersensitivity, better with antacid

Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon
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Suggest Treatment For Sore Outer Throat

Hello, As per my clinical experience, the issue of sore outer throat at mentioned place is most likely related to underlying ligament spasm giving neurologic pain sensation on particular movements of the neck. My guidelines at present: - Local application of heating pad - Avoiding particular postural movements that exacerbate pain - Analgesic gel or spray with Linseed oil and diclofenac content - Muscle relaxant as chlordiazepoxide, anti-inflammatory as etoricoxib or else if there is no history of drug hypersensitivity, better with antacid Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel, General Surgeon