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What Causes Pain While Swallowing?

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Posted on Mon, 7 Apr 2014
Question: Dear Dr. Grief, I am experiencing pain on my right side when swallowing at the rear of my mouth, just where the throat begins.
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Answered by Dr. Qazi Ammara (39 minutes later)
Brief Answer: could be throat infection, toothache, allergy. Detailed Answer: Hello There, Welcome to Healthcaremagic Forum, If you are experiencing pain while swallowing this could be due to temporarily inflammed or sore throat.Viral infections like laryngitis, influenza, bacterial infections like streptococcus mutants, inflammation of tonsills i.e tonsillitis can lead to such symptoms. Sometimes allergic reactions, irritation from low humidity, smoking, air pollution can cause swelling and pain. Injury to the throat with food products, infection from the tooth, mouth infections can cause difficulty in swallowing. Stomach acids that back into the throat they may be due to gasteroesophageal reflux disease. -Complete examination by an ENT Specialist and a Dentist is required. -Pain relief you can take some NSAID like ibuprofen 200mg BD. - At home go for symptomatic treatment like gargle with lukewarm saline water to give a soothing effect use antiseptic mouthwash rinses. -Drink plenty of warm fluids like tea, soups and water. -Take throat lozenges. -Avoid exposure to allergens like smoking and chemicals. Hope you find this as informative and helpful! Regards. Dr Qazi Ammara.
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Follow up: Dr. Qazi Ammara (2 hours later)
Dear Dr. Ammara, Thank you for your informative reply. I believe that I have seen a lump there, though it is difficult to see even when using a torch. I have an ulcer in the region of the philitrum and was wondering if there may be a connection? Kind regards,
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Answered by Dr. Qazi Ammara (7 minutes later)
Brief Answer: hi, Detailed Answer: Thanks for the prompt reply, Presence of lump indicates presence of infection, this could lead to difficulty in swallowing. A thorough examination and evaluation by an ENT Specialist is required. Take lukewarm saline rinses. A course of antibiotics and analgesics will be beneficial, consult to the Doctor for checkup. Take care! Dr Qazi Ammara.
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What Causes Pain While Swallowing?

Brief Answer: could be throat infection, toothache, allergy. Detailed Answer: Hello There, Welcome to Healthcaremagic Forum, If you are experiencing pain while swallowing this could be due to temporarily inflammed or sore throat.Viral infections like laryngitis, influenza, bacterial infections like streptococcus mutants, inflammation of tonsills i.e tonsillitis can lead to such symptoms. Sometimes allergic reactions, irritation from low humidity, smoking, air pollution can cause swelling and pain. Injury to the throat with food products, infection from the tooth, mouth infections can cause difficulty in swallowing. Stomach acids that back into the throat they may be due to gasteroesophageal reflux disease. -Complete examination by an ENT Specialist and a Dentist is required. -Pain relief you can take some NSAID like ibuprofen 200mg BD. - At home go for symptomatic treatment like gargle with lukewarm saline water to give a soothing effect use antiseptic mouthwash rinses. -Drink plenty of warm fluids like tea, soups and water. -Take throat lozenges. -Avoid exposure to allergens like smoking and chemicals. Hope you find this as informative and helpful! Regards. Dr Qazi Ammara.