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What Causes Swelling Of The Throat With Pain?
Hi i am from india,I have a feeling that i have a swelling in my throat,
It is not visually visable but when i put my fingure on either side of my throat
It pains and i feel a pull on either side of my neck upto behind my ears..what could
Be the possible reason?
Thanks
It is not visually visable but when i put my fingure on either side of my throat
It pains and i feel a pull on either side of my neck upto behind my ears..what could
Be the possible reason?
Thanks
Wed, 4 Jun 2014
hello and welcome to health care magic,
The most common cause of any throat swelling is an infection in the throat and this is very common.
You need to get an ENT consult as soon as possible so that a combination of painkillers and antibiotics if needed can be started
regards
Dr Sriram Nathan
The most common cause of any throat swelling is an infection in the throat and this is very common.
You need to get an ENT consult as soon as possible so that a combination of painkillers and antibiotics if needed can be started
regards
Dr Sriram Nathan
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