I just had a hiccup that resulted in a sharp pain in my throat and ear. As a result it felt like my tonsils shifted and each time I swallowed it is very painful. What could that be? Should I go to the ER as I cannot swallow my saliva without this pain
Thanks for your query. I have gone through your query. The pain while swallowing can be because of the tonsillitis or pharyngitis secondary to bacterial infection. Nothing to be panic, consult an ENT surgeon and get it evaluated, Mean while you can take a course of antibiotics like levofloxacin(if you are not allergic). Do saline gargling. I hope i have answered your query. Take care.
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What Causes Throat Pain While Swallowing?
Thanks for your query. I have gone through your query. The pain while swallowing can be because of the tonsillitis or pharyngitis secondary to bacterial infection. Nothing to be panic, consult an ENT surgeon and get it evaluated, Mean while you can take a course of antibiotics like levofloxacin(if you are not allergic). Do saline gargling. I hope i have answered your query. Take care.