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What Causes Pain In The Throat Upon Swallowing Food?

My throat has been hurting since Tuesday. It got worse as the days went on. Now I m at the point where I can t swallow, constantly spitting and my ears hurt when I swallow. When I force to swallow it feels like I m swallowing pebbles. It hurts so bad. What does this mean?
Tue, 24 Jan 2017
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Hi..
Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC..

I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns..

As per your complain it seems that you are suffering from throat infection known Pharyngitis that can be due to bacterial or viral throat infection...
Pain in ears can be radiating pain from throat as ear and throat are connected via eustachian tubes..

For confirmation consult an Otolaryngologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like Thorat swab culture can help in diagnosis..

You can be advised a course of antibiotics like Augmentin, anti inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen, doing warm saline gargles, steam inhalation and using a humidifier in your room can help..
You can also suck throat lozenges, chew Vitamin C pellet and avoid spicy and chilled foods..

Hope this information helps..

Thanks and regards.
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What Causes Pain In The Throat Upon Swallowing Food?

Hi.. Welcome to HEALTHCARE MAGIC.. I have gone through your query and can understand your concerns.. As per your complain it seems that you are suffering from throat infection known Pharyngitis that can be due to bacterial or viral throat infection... Pain in ears can be radiating pain from throat as ear and throat are connected via eustachian tubes.. For confirmation consult an Otolaryngologist and get evaluated and a thorough clinical evaluation and investigations like Thorat swab culture can help in diagnosis.. You can be advised a course of antibiotics like Augmentin, anti inflammatory painkillers like Ibuprofen, doing warm saline gargles, steam inhalation and using a humidifier in your room can help.. You can also suck throat lozenges, chew Vitamin C pellet and avoid spicy and chilled foods.. Hope this information helps.. Thanks and regards.