Anonymous

2 years

Something in my throat

Woman. Age 48.
I feel something in my throat. When I move my tough I can feel something sharp (not too sharp). Confused even to explain in details. Please advise.

Hi, thank you for reaching out to us.

We understand your concern regarding the sore throat you are having and this causes you to worry on what is happening to you. Do not worry as we will try to assist you on your problems.

Sore throat is common and the cause is multifactorial. Depending on the cause, the characteristics of the pain might be different.

Some of the common causes of sore throat are:

  • Tonsilitis (tonsil infection)
  • Laryngopharyngitis (throat infection)
  • Ear infection
  • Salivary gland infection
  • Injury or trauma of the throat
  • Foreign body inside the throat

If you experienced these symptoms, please seek medical attention immediately:

  • Non-stop coughing
  • Coughing up greenish sputum and/or blood
  • Pain causes you unable to swallow
  • Difficulty in breathing
  • Chest pain

We suggest you to speak with our doctors online via teleconsultation so that a more detailed information can be obtained and we can assist you better.

We hope that our answer helps. Thank you.

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