Why does my throat hurt when i swallow

• Antibiotics, including doxycycline, amoxicillin, ciprofloxacin, metronidazole, and rifaximin • Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), such as aspirin • High blood pressure medications, including Altace (ramipril) and Norvasc (amlodipine) • Bisphosphonates, such as Boniva (ibandronate) and Fosamax (alendronate) • Tylenol (acetaminophen) • Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) • Coumadin (warfarin) Risk Factors for Pill Esophagitis Many other drugs have the potential to cause esophagitis if they remain in the esophagus longer than they should. The likelihood of this occurring may be increased by how a person takes a drug. Certain medical conditions can also impede the movement of drugs through the esophagus. • Not drinking enough water when taking pills or swallowing them "dry" • Taking gelcaps that can "stick" to the wall of the esophagus • Taking capsules that can break open prematurely and get stuck in the folds of the esophagus • Taking sustained-release drugs that break down slowly • Taking pills before sleeping, which allows pills to rest in the esophagus • Having low saliva production, common in older people • Having achalasia that cause difficulty swallowing • Having abnormalities such as • Esophageal strictures: The formation of scar tissues can cause the esophageal wall to "pinch" and become narrower. Esophageal strictures are both a cause and effect of pill esophagitis. • Esophageal perforation: Long-term damage to the esophageal wall can cause the lining to thin an...

Esophagitis What Is It? The esophagus is the muscular tube that carries food through the chest, from the mouth to the stomach. Normally you don't feel it except when you are swallowing. However, if the inside lining of your esophagus becomes inflamed, you may experience pain or problems with swallowing. This inflammation of the esophagus is called esophagitis. Esophagitis has several common causes: • Acid reflux— By far the most common cause of esophagitis is acid reflux (also called gastroesophageal reflux disease or GERD). It is a backflow of digestive acid from the stomach, resulting in a chemical burn of the esophagus. • Eating disorders— Similar to acid reflux, frequent vomiting can cause acid burn in the esophagus. Esophagitis sometimes is seen in people with eating disorders such as bulimia. • Medications ("Pill esophagitis")— Some common medications also can cause a chemical burn in the esophagus. Pills that are most likely to cause esophagitis include: • • • iron supplements • nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) such as • osteoporosis medications such as alendronate ( • Chemotherapy and radiation therapy for cancer— Some of these treatments can injure the esophagus lining, resulting in esophagitis. • Infections— Infections in the esophagus also can cause esophagitis. They usually occur in people with a weak immune system. Esophagitis from infections is common in people who have HIV infection, use steroid medicines long-term, have had organ transplants, o...

Allergies, infections, and illnesses can cause just one side of the throat to hurt. But if the pain is severe or accompanied by concerning symptoms, it may be an early indicator of a more serious condition. Sore throats can range from irritating to excruciating. You’ve probably had a Many things can cause a sore throat on one side, even if you don’t have tonsils. These include postnasal drip, canker sores, tooth infections, and other conditions. You might only have throat pain, or you might have additional symptoms, such as an earache. Keep reading to learn more what might be causing your throat pain on one side. Glands in your nose and throat regularly produce Postnasal drip often irritates your throat, making it sore. You may feel this pain on only one side, especially in the morning after you’ve been sleeping on your side. Treatment for postnasal drip involves treating the underlying condition. In the meantime, you can take a decongestant, such as pseudoephedrine (Sudafed), for symptom relief. Tonsillitis is usually caused by a viral infection, but bacterial infections can cause it as well. The primary symptom is a sore throat, usually accompanied by some of the following symptoms: • fever • bad breath • nasal congestion and runny nose • • red, swollen tonsils covered with patches of pus • difficulty swallowing • headache • • raw, bleeding patches on the tonsils Most cases of viral tonsillitis clear up on their own If you have bacterial tonsillitis, you’ll likely need a...

A tight feeling in the throat may be caused by heartburn, infection, allergic reaction (anaphylaxis), anxiety, or other conditions. If you suspect anaphylaxis, seek immediate emergency treatment. If you have tightness in your throat, you may wonder what’s causing it. The cause of the tightness can vary from an infection like strep throat to a more serious allergic reaction. If you have other warning signs, like trouble swallowing or breathing, throat tightness is an emergency that needs to be treated immediately. • your throat is swollen • you have a lump in your throat • a band is around your neck • your throat is tender and sore • something is blocking your throat and making it hard to breathe or swallow Read on to learn more about possible causes for tightness in your throat and how you can manage this symptom. These are a few conditions that can cause a tight feeling in your throat: 1. Heartburn or GERD GERD can feel like your throat is tight, or like you have a lump or food stuck in your throat. You might have trouble swallowing. Other symptoms are: • a sour taste in your mouth • burping up liquid • a hoarse voice • chest pain that can feel like a heart attack • a dry cough • bad breath 2. Infection Infections like • swollen glands • painful swallowing • fever • chills • ear pain • bad breath • headache • loss of your voice ( • nausea or vomiting (in children) • red or swollen tonsils 3. Allergic reaction An The most serious type of allergic reaction is called • a foo...