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What Causes Tender Areas On The Left Side Of Neck?
Question: Hello, I have sore tender areas on the left side of my neck directly on my trachea which hurt to press. I also have a slight thickening feeling inside my throat, though not a typical sore throat. A mild headache and difficulty swallowing without discomfort also. I had pharangitis for several weeks through October and November but had been better since then.
Brief Answer:
Allergy, Reflux. Less likely to be infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. It is difficult to explain a long standing pharyngitis on continuing infection since you are feeling better and there are no specific signs of an infection.
2. Certain conditions such as allergy and acid reflux can lead to such symptoms and chronic inflammation.
3. The specific area that you mention where you experience tenderness corresponds to the upper end of the esophagus (food pipe).
4. Get a Videolaryngoscopy done. Sinusitis should also be ruled out as this would lead to mild headaches and any post nasal drip of mucus will cause dryness and the slight thickening feeling inside the throat with discomfort while swallowing. Lymphoid tissue hypertrophy in the throat must be looked foe along with any signs of reflux.
5. You may request your doctor to start with an anti-allergic mucolytic, anti-reflux medication, steam and medicated gargles. Your doctor may also advise throat swabs anb blood tests as required.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
Allergy, Reflux. Less likely to be infection.
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thank you for your query.
1. It is difficult to explain a long standing pharyngitis on continuing infection since you are feeling better and there are no specific signs of an infection.
2. Certain conditions such as allergy and acid reflux can lead to such symptoms and chronic inflammation.
3. The specific area that you mention where you experience tenderness corresponds to the upper end of the esophagus (food pipe).
4. Get a Videolaryngoscopy done. Sinusitis should also be ruled out as this would lead to mild headaches and any post nasal drip of mucus will cause dryness and the slight thickening feeling inside the throat with discomfort while swallowing. Lymphoid tissue hypertrophy in the throat must be looked foe along with any signs of reflux.
5. You may request your doctor to start with an anti-allergic mucolytic, anti-reflux medication, steam and medicated gargles. Your doctor may also advise throat swabs anb blood tests as required.
I hope that I have answered your query. If you have any more questions I will be available to answer them.
Regards.
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