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Friday, October 11, 2013

Throat Pain



Important to Know about Throat Pain


In human physiology, throat pain is one of the most common diseases.In any situations this pain can be very unpleasant and will deteriorate to the point where it's painful to swallow anything and everything. There are many reasons for a sore throat and is often not necessary to go to the doctor for this condition, as one can easily take a few simple steps to help the condition, but there are several reasons for sore throats that must be dealt with seriously and need medical treatment .

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Such as common cold or flu symptoms if your child has a  throat pain. Some viruses affect the adenoids, and could lead to illnesses like tonsillitis, so if your child presents any symptoms of throat pain, fever, runny or congested nose or tenderness inside their mouth, it is wise to take them to see their pediatrician as soon as possible for diagnosis.

Symptoms of Throat Pain


Pain on swallowing, and sometimes pain in the neck when the symptoms of throat pain, including your throat will feel burning or painful sensation in the back of throat.

Other symptoms that may accompany a sore throat include : 
 - Coughing
- Sneezing
- Hoarseness or laryngitis
- Runny nose
- Mild fever
- General fatigue
- Swollen lymph nodes (glands) in the neck
- Bad breath (halitosis)
 

Pain in Throat Causes


Throat pain caused by the common cold : Because of serious complications of strep throat, it is important to differentiate it from the common cold. It is uncommon for individuals with strep throat to have cold symptoms such as a runny nose, coughing or sneezing.

Throat pain caused by strep throat : One of the most common causes of sore throat is strep throat. You should know it can only be diagnosed by laboratory tests right in your doctor's office. The sample used for the test is obtained by rubbing a long cotton swab against the back of your throat. 

Throat pain caused by acid reflux : Acid reflux occurs when the lower esophageal sphincter the muscle between the esophagus and stomach fails to close properly. As a result, acidic stomach contents spill into the esophagus, irritating and damaging its tissue. A sore throat caused by acid reflux usually occurs in the morning when you wake up, and it gets better the longer you are awake.

Throat pain caused by blisters in the throat : Caused by a virus that produces blisters on the neck infants and young children who are infected with it, the condition is called herpangina.Usually accompanied by high fever and this condition can be very painful. This pain usually goes away on its own in about 7 days.

Throat Pain Relief


Here are some ways to alleviate throat pain caused by the common cold:

- Drink tea with honey and lemon.
- Drink cold liquids; eat cold foods, such as ice pops.
- Avoid acidic foods, such as orange or tomato juice.
- Suck on menthol or numbing cough drops, such as Sucrets.
- Use an anesthetic throat spray, such as Chloroseptic.
- Use cough suppressants, such as Robitussin, to reduce irritation of the throat (not recommended for children under the age of 6).
- Control post nasal drip to reduce irritation of the throat.
- Take an over-the-counter pain reliever, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen.
To avoid the serious complications of strep throat then it must be treated with antibiotics.

Pain caused by strep throat can be controlled by :

- Taking all of your prescribed antibiotic on schedule until the entire bottle is gone  even if you are feeling better
- Gargling with salt water a few times a day (1/2 tsp salt in 1 cup of water)
- Using over-the-counter pain relievers, such as acetaminophen and ibuprofen, as directed
- Using an anesthetic throat spray, such as Chloroseptic
- Sucking on cough drops or hard candy
- Drinking cold fluids and eating cold foods
- Drinking tea with honey and lemon
- Eating foods that are easy to chew and swallow
- Avoiding acidic foods, such as orange or tomato juice
- Talking to your physician about the possibility of tonsil removal if you have had 5 to 7 or more strep infections in one year .

Try the following suggestions to manage throat pain from acid reflux :

- Sleep with your head propped up.
- Stop eating within a few hours of bedtime.
- Try an over-the-counter antacid, such as Tums or Maalox.
- If symptoms do not resolve, talk to your physician about longer term management of your acid reflux.

Diagnosis should be made by doctors. You need to ensure that your child is not given fruit juices and  foods high in citric acid to help manage deep throat pain. Your child's doctor would prescribe an antibiotic and/or a topical anaesthetic that contains Lidocaine Benzocaine if the pain is severe. But this is not often the case.

Read my other guide on  Appendix Location Pain



References

Reviewed by Melissa Conrad Stöppler, MD on 3/20/2012, “Sore Throat”. http://www.onhealth.com/sore_throat/page4.htm ( september 11, 2013 )

Why It Hurts to Swallow, http://hurtstoswallow.com/ ( september 11, 2013 )
 
Kristin hayes, “Managing Throat Pain” ( April 1, 2013 ) http://ent.about.com/od/entdisorderssu/a/throat_pain.htm ( september 11, 2013 )












 

 





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