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What Causes Pain In The Throat, Neck And Chest?
My husband is having pain in his lower throats and neck and the right side of his chest. This has been going on about 3 days and it is hard for him to drink or eat. He says it almost feels like when you breath in cold air and it burns. Like regular pain 3 times a minute.
Wed, 10 May 2017
Hi, my opinion is your husband may have an oesophageal spasm. But, I need to know the other symptoms that your husband might had, such as fever, neck stiffness, or vomiting.
The difficulty of swallowing can be caused by oesophageal spasm and inflammation in the throat. The other possibilities are gastro-oesophageal reflux, oesophageal stricture, etc.
Oesophageal spasm generally accompanied by the following symptoms:
1. Chest pain, that may be gripping, boring, pressing, or stabbing and also can radiate to the neck, or upper arms.
2. Dysphagia or hard to swallowing
3. Reflux-related symptoms- eg, regurgitation, heartburn, or hoarseness.
If I were your husband, I will check my condition to gastroenterologist for various examinations such as physical examination, upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, electrocardiography, blood test, x-rays and other tests if necessary.
The doctor may will manage your husband by the caused that found in that examination. The doctor might prescribed nitrates, nifedipine, or trazodone. Maybe there will be suggestion to surgical management. Your husband can discuss with his treating doctor.
Your husband can do the following tips:
- Avoid smoking and consuming alcoholic beverages
- Avoid consuming foods that too salty
- Eat regularly and avoid laying after eating
- Avoid consuming foods / drinks that are too hot or too cold
- Manage stress
- Consumption of mineral water at least 2 liters in 1 day.
Please, let me now if your husband already visiting the doctor. Take care.
The difficulty of swallowing can be caused by oesophageal spasm and inflammation in the throat. The other possibilities are gastro-oesophageal reflux, oesophageal stricture, etc.
Oesophageal spasm generally accompanied by the following symptoms:
1. Chest pain, that may be gripping, boring, pressing, or stabbing and also can radiate to the neck, or upper arms.
2. Dysphagia or hard to swallowing
3. Reflux-related symptoms- eg, regurgitation, heartburn, or hoarseness.
If I were your husband, I will check my condition to gastroenterologist for various examinations such as physical examination, upper gastrointestinal endoscopy, electrocardiography, blood test, x-rays and other tests if necessary.
The doctor may will manage your husband by the caused that found in that examination. The doctor might prescribed nitrates, nifedipine, or trazodone. Maybe there will be suggestion to surgical management. Your husband can discuss with his treating doctor.
Your husband can do the following tips:
- Avoid smoking and consuming alcoholic beverages
- Avoid consuming foods that too salty
- Eat regularly and avoid laying after eating
- Avoid consuming foods / drinks that are too hot or too cold
- Manage stress
- Consumption of mineral water at least 2 liters in 1 day.
Please, let me now if your husband already visiting the doctor. Take care.
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