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What Causes Pain While Swallowing After A Neck Injury?

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Posted on Tue, 21 Feb 2017
Question: I have an injury to my trachea above my Adam's Apple. I got it from blunt force from a fall. I can swallow but it is quite painful. I feel it is just badly bruised. What can I do about the pain?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Naveen Kumar Nanjasetty (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Consult your doctor at the earliest...

Detailed Answer:
Hi

Thanks for posting the query

The blunt injury would have caused substantial edema of the soft tissue around the trachea, hence, the pain.

I would suggest you to consult your doctor for a complete evaluation. A CT scan of the neck may be required to asses the extent of damage and rule out any fracture of the tracheal cartilage. Also, a shot of steroid may be required to reduce the edema.

Hope this answers your query. Revert back to me if you have any follow up queries.

Regards
Dr. Naveen Kumar N
ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon
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What Causes Pain While Swallowing After A Neck Injury?

Brief Answer: Consult your doctor at the earliest... Detailed Answer: Hi Thanks for posting the query The blunt injury would have caused substantial edema of the soft tissue around the trachea, hence, the pain. I would suggest you to consult your doctor for a complete evaluation. A CT scan of the neck may be required to asses the extent of damage and rule out any fracture of the tracheal cartilage. Also, a shot of steroid may be required to reduce the edema. Hope this answers your query. Revert back to me if you have any follow up queries. Regards Dr. Naveen Kumar N ENT and Head & Neck Surgeon