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What Causes Pain While Swallowing And Dizziness After An Injury?
Today during football practice, me and a teammate hit each other straight on and my chinstrap slid down into my throat a little under my chin. It s really soar and hurts to swallow. I haven t felt lightheaded or have a fever just pain. Should I worry too much about it?
As per your query you have pain while swallowing and dizziness after an injury . Well there can be many reasons for symptome you mention in query like sore throat , tonsillitis , viral pharyngitis and acid reflux . But in your case the symptoms can also occur due to impact to cervical vertebrae , muscle injury or broken bone. But you should consult docto without any delay . There may be congestion and swelling of this part of the throat. This is a type of throttling injury and should be investigated by an Endoscopy so that the extent of the swelling can be determined. If required you may need to undergo CT scan of the throat. You need to take an antibiotic and anti-inflammatory medicines for 7 days, take liquid diet only. Consult ENT specialist for proper diagnosis . Doctor may also refer you to orthopedic surgeon.
Hope your concern has been resolved.
Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Pain While Swallowing And Dizziness After An Injury?
Hi Dear , Welcome to HCM , As per your query you have pain while swallowing and dizziness after an injury . Well there can be many reasons for symptome you mention in query like sore throat , tonsillitis , viral pharyngitis and acid reflux . But in your case the symptoms can also occur due to impact to cervical vertebrae , muscle injury or broken bone. But you should consult docto without any delay . There may be congestion and swelling of this part of the throat. This is a type of throttling injury and should be investigated by an Endoscopy so that the extent of the swelling can be determined. If required you may need to undergo CT scan of the throat. You need to take an antibiotic and anti-inflammatory medicines for 7 days, take liquid diet only. Consult ENT specialist for proper diagnosis . Doctor may also refer you to orthopedic surgeon. Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari