Pain in throat when swallowing

Your Pain in this area can be due to many possible conditions. Most causes are minor and don’t require attention. Usually, it’s caused by a sore throat or muscle cramp. In rare cases, it might indicate a serious condition like a heart attack or cancer. You might also have front Let’s look at the causes of pain in the front of your neck, and when you should see a doctor. The possible causes of neck pain range in type and severity. To determine what you have, take note of your other symptoms. Sore throat Typically, front neck pain is caused by a • • • • • You might also get a sore throat from: • dry air • allergies • air pollution The symptoms of a sore throat depend on the specific cause. In addition to pain in the front of the neck, it can lead to: • scratchiness • difficulty swallowing (dysphagia) • pain when swallowing or talking • swollen tonsils • hoarse voice • white patches on your tonsils Swollen lymph nodes Another common cause is When you’re sick, the immune cells in your lymph nodes can multiply as they fight germs. This can make the lymph nodes in your neck swell, causing pain and discomfort. Swollen lymph nodes may be caused by: • common cold • flu • • • • strep throat • • cancer (rarely) Along with front neck pain, swollen lymph nodes can cause: • ear pain • runny nose • tenderness • soreness • fever • sore throat Cramp Neck cramps are the sudden, spontaneous tightening of one or more muscles in your neck. They’re also known as When a neck muscle suddenly cont...

Symptoms of Tightness in Throat Depending on what’s causing the tightness in your throat, it might feel like: • Your throat is sore or burns. • Your throat is swollen or closed up. • You find it hard to swallow. • You have a lump in your throat. • You need to swallow often. Causes and Treatments of Tightness in Throat Heartburn or GERD This condition happens when You can get If • • Bitter, sour, or salty taste in your • A feeling like food is stuck in your throat or chest To keep it from happening, avoid trigger foods. Stop eating at least 3 hours before you go to bed. It may help to raise the head of your bed 6 inches to keep When it does strike, you can try OTC (over-the-counter) antacids. For intense attacks or if it happens often, see your doctor. You may need prescription Allergic reaction If an allergic reaction is the cause of your throat tightness, you might have some of these other symptoms: • • • • Itchy • • Pale or bluish • If you notice any of these signs, call 911 right away. Your doctor may prescribe an Tonsillitis If you still have your Tonsillitis makes your tonsils swell and hurt. Your throat feels very sore. You may find it hard to swallow. If tonsillitis is the cause of your tight throat, you may also have these symptoms: • Red throat • • Hoarse voice • White or yellowish patches on the back of your throat • • If it's caused by a If a bacterial infection is the cause, your doctor can prescribe If it happens often or makes it hard for you to Goiter A A go...

Your thyroid is a butterfly-shaped gland at the base of your throat. It’s involved in some very big jobs, like managing your heart rate, blood pressure, body temperature, and weight. Your thyroid has two lobes, left and right, that are connected by a thin piece of tissue. If it’s healthy, each lobe is about the size of a quarter and you won’t see or feel it under your skin. Thyroid cancer is typically first noticed as a thyroid nodule. If you have symptoms of thyroid cancer, they may include: • Trouble swallowing • Difficulty breathing that is sometimes compared to sucking air through a straw • Hoarseness or other voice changes • A constant cough that is not due to a cold • A lump in the front of the neck (around the Adam’s apple) that might grow quickly • Swollen – but not painful -- glands in the neck • Pain that starts in the front of the neck and goes up into your ears Also, if your face is turning red and you have frequent loose bowel movements, these may be signs of something called medullary thyroid cancer. Symptoms are not always a sign of thyroid cancer. In fact, they’re usually caused by other things. You’ll need to see your doctor to find out what it is. What Else Could It Be? A lump in your thyroid could be caused by an infection or a goiter, which is an abnormal growth of the thyroid gland. It might not be cancerous at all. Lumps in the thyroid usually aren’t. But it’s possible to have thyroid cancer without any symptoms at all. Your doctor will examine your t...