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What Causes Sudden Onset Of Problem Swallowing And Burning Feeling In Throat?
22 years old with a sudden onset of problem swallowing and burning in her throat. Has felt excessively warm and light headed today with some blurred vision intermittently and headache pain in the forehead area. States gradual worsening hoarseness with some post nasal drip a couple of days ago. Denies other chronic disease history. On examination the patient has an elevated temperature, blood pressure and heart rate. The oral pharynx is red with enlarged glands.
Wed, 19 Oct 2022
Hello,
Dysphagia is the term used to refer to difficulty in swallowing. Difficulty in swallowing may be because of the following causes:
1) Oropharyngeal causes like:
* Acute pharyngitis
* Acute tonsillitis
* Pharyngoesophageal diverticulum
2) Neurological causes like multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, Parkinson's disease, stroke, injury to brain or spinal cord
3) Esophageal causes like:
* Gastroesophageal reflux
* Esophageal tumors
* Esophageal webs
* Esophageal stricture
In her case, I suspect an upper respiratory tract infection like acute pharyngitis or laryngo-bronchitis. If fever is high, antimicrobial drugs like tab. Azithromycin is to be taken for 3 days. Drink only warm water. Gargling with warm water and salt. Tab. Acetaminophen to be taken every 6th hourly is prescribed. Adequate hydration is to be maintained. Rest for 2 days would help in recovery. Voice rest is needed too. If your symptoms do not subside even after 3 days, please do consult an ENT specialist.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Pallavi M., Anesthesiologist
Dysphagia is the term used to refer to difficulty in swallowing. Difficulty in swallowing may be because of the following causes:
1) Oropharyngeal causes like:
* Acute pharyngitis
* Acute tonsillitis
* Pharyngoesophageal diverticulum
2) Neurological causes like multiple sclerosis, muscular dystrophy, Parkinson's disease, stroke, injury to brain or spinal cord
3) Esophageal causes like:
* Gastroesophageal reflux
* Esophageal tumors
* Esophageal webs
* Esophageal stricture
In her case, I suspect an upper respiratory tract infection like acute pharyngitis or laryngo-bronchitis. If fever is high, antimicrobial drugs like tab. Azithromycin is to be taken for 3 days. Drink only warm water. Gargling with warm water and salt. Tab. Acetaminophen to be taken every 6th hourly is prescribed. Adequate hydration is to be maintained. Rest for 2 days would help in recovery. Voice rest is needed too. If your symptoms do not subside even after 3 days, please do consult an ENT specialist.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Pallavi M., Anesthesiologist
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