HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

Get your health question answered instantly from our pool of 18000+ doctors from over 80 specialties
159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

Dr. Andrew Rynne
MD
Dr. Andrew Rynne

Family Physician

Exp 50 years

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM BlogQuestions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction

What Causes Recurring Sharp Pain In The Throat?

Infrequently, I get horrible a horrible cramp on left side of my throat. It feels as if I cannot breathe, I have a lot of saliva that pours out of my mouth and then the area is sore for several days. It feels like a narrower mucsle right against the middle of my throat, maybe geniohyoid?
Thu, 28 May 2020
Report Abuse
General Surgeon,  's  Response
Hi,

Noted your history about having horrible cramp on the left side of throat, feels as if can not breathe, lots of salivation, soreness lasts for many days.
All your history is indicative of an inflammatory process going on the left side of pharynx.
Hence I would advise you the following in such a situation:
Consult an ENT Surgeon immediately for ENT Endoscopy.
CT scan of the pharynx and neck.
A course of an antibiotic and anti-inflammatory to see for the results and if the problem is due to infection this will settle down.
If the problem is like a cancer then a biopsy and further management as per the investigations reports and plan by Cancer Specialist.
Get started as soon as possible.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Regards,
Dr. T. Chandrakant, ENT and General Surgeon
I find this answer helpful
Note: Consult an experienced Otolaryngologist / ENT Specialist online for further follow up on ear, nose, and throat issues - Book a Call now.
Disclaimer: These answers are for your information only and not intended to replace your relationship with your treating physician.
This is a short, free answer. For a more detailed, immediate answer, try our premium service [Sample answer]
Share on
 

Related questions you may be interested in


Loading Online Doctors....
What Causes Recurring Sharp Pain In The Throat?

Hi, Noted your history about having horrible cramp on the left side of throat, feels as if can not breathe, lots of salivation, soreness lasts for many days. All your history is indicative of an inflammatory process going on the left side of pharynx. Hence I would advise you the following in such a situation: Consult an ENT Surgeon immediately for ENT Endoscopy. CT scan of the pharynx and neck. A course of an antibiotic and anti-inflammatory to see for the results and if the problem is due to infection this will settle down. If the problem is like a cancer then a biopsy and further management as per the investigations reports and plan by Cancer Specialist. Get started as soon as possible. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr. T. Chandrakant, ENT and General Surgeon