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What Casues Sharp Pain In Throat?
Question: I have a sharp pain in my throat, just to the right of the XXXXXXX apple, when I swallow. The soreness began last night and has increased today. After pressing on it about an hour ago, it feels much more sore/tender. And it is more sore when I swallow. Any idea what it could be?
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Brief Answer:
Clinical examination and investigations are needed
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing your query. After reading your post, it seems that you might be having pharyngitis. A clinical examination by an ENT specialist will be helpful.
Following investigations may be helpful :-
1. Throat swab culture.
2 .Complete Blood Count ( CBC ).
You should do gargle with warm saline water. If the pain is severe, you can take painkiller like Ibuprofen twice daily after meals along with an antacid like Omeprazole. Avoid spicy and cold foods.
Further medical management can be planned according to the reports of the above mentioned Investigations.
I hope this is helpful to you. If you have any further query, I will be happy to help.
Regards. Thanks.
Clinical examination and investigations are needed
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for writing your query. After reading your post, it seems that you might be having pharyngitis. A clinical examination by an ENT specialist will be helpful.
Following investigations may be helpful :-
1. Throat swab culture.
2 .Complete Blood Count ( CBC ).
You should do gargle with warm saline water. If the pain is severe, you can take painkiller like Ibuprofen twice daily after meals along with an antacid like Omeprazole. Avoid spicy and cold foods.
Further medical management can be planned according to the reports of the above mentioned Investigations.
I hope this is helpful to you. If you have any further query, I will be happy to help.
Regards. Thanks.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
Thank you Dr XXXXXXX I will follow up tomorrow with a physician if I can.
One more thing - just to be more specific, the pain I'm having is not a typical sore throat such as when I get a cold. It's a more like a throbbing/muscular pain. When I'm not swallowing I can feel it as generalized soreness in my neck. When I swallow the pain is very acute and just below my right jaw.
However, when I press there it isn't painful. It's only when I press just on the right side of my adam's apple that I can sense a very tender spot.
If this info changes your initial reply I would like to know. Thank you.
Gargling,
XXXXX
One more thing - just to be more specific, the pain I'm having is not a typical sore throat such as when I get a cold. It's a more like a throbbing/muscular pain. When I'm not swallowing I can feel it as generalized soreness in my neck. When I swallow the pain is very acute and just below my right jaw.
However, when I press there it isn't painful. It's only when I press just on the right side of my adam's apple that I can sense a very tender spot.
If this info changes your initial reply I would like to know. Thank you.
Gargling,
XXXXX
Brief Answer:
Clinical examination will help.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for providing more information.
Clinical examination will help in confirmation of the diagnosis and planning further medical management. Until then, you should follow the instructions mentioned before.
I hope this answers your query. If you have any further doubts, please mention. I wish you good health.
Regards. Thanks.
Clinical examination will help.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for providing more information.
Clinical examination will help in confirmation of the diagnosis and planning further medical management. Until then, you should follow the instructions mentioned before.
I hope this answers your query. If you have any further doubts, please mention. I wish you good health.
Regards. Thanks.
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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