Cutting pain in throat when swallowing. Treatment

A cutting sore throat which manifests itself sharply when swallowing, is considered the main symptom of the manifestation of colds. Angina against the background of influenza or ARVI is actively spreading in winter, causing discomfort. However, in rare cases, pain when swallowing may appear without additional visible symptoms. In this case, the main reason for the development of malaise may be associated with the development of serious diseases in the body, which require complex and long-term treatment.

Possible reasons

A cutting pain in the throat when swallowing manifests itself as painful sensations in the pharynx and larynx, which are aggravated by drinking or eating food. Such malaise can be associated with a viral or bacterial infection, a violation of the condition of the mucous membranes, or a change in the structure of the tissues of the oropharynx. In some cases, the cutting pain does not go away on its own, and in order to stop the onset of seizures, it is required to conduct a comprehensive examination and establish the main cause of the onset of the ailment. These may include:

Viral infections

Seasonal diseases of ARVI, viral pharyngitis, infectious mononucleosis and adenoidovirus infection cause infection to enter the mucous membranes of the oropharynx. The tissues in the throat become swollen, inflamed and require additional moisture. If untreated, abscesses may begin to develop in the larynx, and lymph nodes may enlarge. As a result of edema, the mobility of tissues and muscles changes, a feeling of sore throat and soreness when swallowing appears.

Herpetic infection is expressed in an increase in body temperature and the appearance in the larynx and throat of blistering rashes (herpangina). Gray vesicles burst and sores appear in their place, which increase soreness during swallowing.

Bacterial infections

Bacterial infections do not give rise to a significant increase in temperature. However, bacterial tonsillitis also provokes inflammation in the throat, swelling and enlargement of the tonsils, on the surface of which ulcers may appear. All this provokes pain when swallowing even saliva.

Laryngitis

Laryngitis (viral or bacterial inflammation of the back of the pharynx) is combined with an increase in temperature and the appearance of a dry "barking" cough. The phlegm does not come off when you cough, and swallowing becomes painful.

Oral and pharyngeal candidiasis

With candidiasis, the mucous membrane of the mouth and pharynx is covered with a white thin coating from the active reproduction of a fungal infection. Against the background of a sharp drop in immunity, a fungal infection provokes tissue inflammation and pain during swallowing.

Allergy

Allergic angina, like usual, is accompanied by severe tissue edema. The entire surface of the throat, larynx swells and becomes covered with mucus. The person develops a slight cough and soreness in the ligaments when swallowing.

Foreign bodies and oropharyngeal injury

If a foreign body enters the oropharynx, the surface of the mucous membrane may be damaged. Small foreign objects (bone, hair) can stick into the throat and cause severe pain when swallowing. If the surface of the mucous membrane is damaged, painful sensations also persist in the throat for up to 24 hours. after removing a foreign object, especially when swallowing.

Gastroesophageal reflux

In adults and adolescents who have gastroesophageal reflux with gastritis, ulcers, esophagitis, there is a small amount of saliva entering the pharynx. As a result, there is a sore throat, pain when swallowing and coughing.

Dehydration

In dry climates, as well as with a large loss of moisture, the mucous membrane of the pharynx is drained. There is a sensation of severe perspiration in the throat, coughing and pain while talking and swallowing.

Avitaminosis

Lack of vitamin B2, B12, C in its extreme form affects the condition of the tissues of the larynx and throat. Selective vitamin deficiency causes tissue edema, burning sensation in the pharynx and inflammation of the tongue. Such phenomena are periodically accompanied by pain when swallowing.

Chronic diseases

Some chronic diseases (liver disease, diabetes mellitus, hypothyroidism) cause the accumulation of nitrogenous metabolic products and metabolites in the blood. As a result, chronic inflammation may appear in the throat, which is symptomatic of pain and soreness.

Neoplasms

New growths in the larynx and pharynx, as they grow, exert pressure and contribute to a narrowing of the passage in the throat. Patients gradually become painful when swallowing, problems with swallowing food and bleeding may occur.

Taking medication

Some medications (especially drops) may cause fluid to run down the back of the throat, causing it to dry out, sore, and become inflamed. The patient has a cough after taking drugs, pain appears when swallowing saliva.

Pathologies and diseases of the thyroid gland and ligaments

The organs associated with the throat affect the process of swallowing food. An enlarged thyroid gland, inflammation of the ligaments or damage to them affects the condition of the mucous membrane of the throat and can provoke pain when swallowing.

Treatment methods

A cutting sore throat when swallowing is considered a standard symptom of a large number of viral and infectious diseases, as well as injuries of the oropharynx. In all cases, inflammation, swelling, redness may be present on the surface of the throat. Less common is the appearance of enlarged lymph nodes. Soreness when swallowing is considered normal for a short-term manifestation. In the presence of pain when swallowing for a long period of time, this symptom requires identifying the causes and complex treatment of the underlying disease.

The main classical methods of throat treatment include:

Inhalation

Inhalations are carried out over hot steam or with the help of cold steam, to which drugs are added to relieve inflammation and edema, and remove phlegm.

Inhalations are carried out 2-3 times a day for 10-15 minutes. within 2-5 days depending on the severity and type of the disease. In the future, inhalations can be carried out using saline.

Ensuring sufficient moisture

In a hot period of time, with dehydration and in hot climates, it is important for a person to create optimal conditions to protect the mucous membrane from drying out. To do this, use humidifiers, hang a damp cloth or humidify the air with a spray bottle.

Drug treatment

Drug treatment includes a group of drugs that are prescribed and used in a complex for the treatment of certain types of diseases. These are used as:

Miramistin

Miramistin in the form of a solution effectively suppresses viral and bacterial infections on the mucous membrane of the throat. It washes away pathogenic microflora and helps relieve inflammation. The drug is sprayed into the throat 1-2 doses 2-3 times a day for 3-5 days.

Lizobact

Lizobact has an antiseptic effect and actively affects viruses, bacteria and fungi.

The drug cleans the surface of the mucous membrane and reduces the rate of infection multiplication. The throat is treated with lizobactom at a dose of 1-2 2-3 times a day.

Faringosept

Pharyngosept lozenges have antiseptic and anti-inflammatory effects. The drug is recommended to dissolve in the mouth 1 tab. 3-4 times a day.

Tavegil

The antihistamine tavegil relieves inflammation and swelling from the mucous membrane of the throat and nose, reduces the amount of mucus and acts in 30-40 minutes. after taking. The drug is taken according to the scheme of 1 tab. 2-3 times a day for 3-5 days.

Erius

Erius reduces the permeability of the capillaries, helps to stop inflammation and relieves swelling. The drug is drunk 5 ml once a day for 5-7 days.

Vibrocil

Vibrocil is a vasoconstrictor drug that effectively relieves swelling in the nasal passage, and also relieves inflammation in the nasopharynx of an allergic nature. The drug is instilled in 3-4 drops. in each nasal passage 2 times a day for 3 days.

Flemoxin solutab

Flemaxin solutab with a dosage of 500 mg is effectively used to treat viral and bacterial infections. A broad-spectrum antibiotic actively suppresses gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, has a bactericidal effect on viruses. The drug is taken in 1 caps. 2-3 times a day for 5-7 days.

Summamed

Antibiotic summamed has an antiseptic effect on various viruses, gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria of various types. The drug helps to relieve inflammation and edema. Take the medicine in 1 tab. 2-3 times a day for 5-7 days.

Mezim

Mezim is used to improve the digestion of food. The medicine helps to accelerate metabolism with a lack of enzymes in pancreatitis. The drug is used in 1-2 tabs. 2-3 times a day after meals in courses of 10-14 days.

De-nol

The antiulcer drug de-nol coats the surface of the stomach. It accelerates the scarring of ulcers and enhances the acid resistance of the gastric mucosa. Adults and children from 4 liters take the medicine half an hour before meals. 2-4 tab. per day.

Omeprazole

Omeprazole reduces the increased acidity of gastric juice. The drug prevents acid from entering the esophagus and restoring the state of the stomach. The medicine is recommended for taking 1 caps. 2 times a day for 2 weeks.

Centrum

Centrum includes a complex of vitamins and minerals necessary to boost immunity. The drug speeds up metabolism and helps restore tissue condition. The drug is recommended to drink 1 caps. per day for 20-30 days.

Pikovit

Pikovit is used to eliminate the deficiency of vitamins and minerals in the body against the background of general therapy.

The drug is prescribed to receive 1 caps. 5-7 times a day for 2-3 weeks.

Surgery

In some cases, against the background of an acute viral or bacterial infection in the throat, purulent processes (abscess, cyst) may begin, which require urgent removal. In this case, the suppuration is incised from the inside (less often from the outside) in a gentle manner. The abscess is cleared and the wound is washed with antiseptic preparations. In case of malignant neoplasms in the throat, laryngoplasty or excision of the formation is performed, followed by rehabilitation treatment.

Folk remedies

A cutting sore throat in adult patients when swallowing can be effectively treated in the case of ARVI and bacterial infection with folk remedies. These are used as:

St. John's wort and calendula

St. John's wort has an antiseptic effect. Calendula relieves inflammation and promotes healing.

• For the preparation of the broth 1 tbsp. dried St. John's wort and 1 tbsp. flowers of calendula are connected.
• The mixture is brewed with 300 ml of boiling water and insisted for 40 minutes.
• Then the composition is filtered and used for rinsing the throat 2-3 times a day for 3-5 days.

Honey

Honey has a unique composition and has an antimicrobial effect on the mucous membrane. Honey helps to relieve swelling and inflammation from the throat, it softens tissues and improves metabolic processes in tissues. Honey helps to flush out purulent accumulations with sore throat and restores mucous membranes.

• Honey can be sucked by mouth for 1 tsp. 2-3 times a day.
• To prepare a mixture for rinsing 1 tbsp. honey is bred in 1 tbsp. warm water.
• The mixture is thoroughly mixed and used with rinsing 3-4 times a day for a week.

Beet

Beet juice can effectively flush mucus from the throat. It enhances local immunity, supplies tissues with vitamins and accelerates metabolic processes in tissues.

• To prepare a rinse mixture, 1 large beets are peeled and rubbed on a fine grater.
• Juice is squeezed out of it through a sieve or cheesecloth.
• The finished juice is diluted with 100 ml of warm water, mixed.
• You can add 1 tsp to the finished composition. vinegar or honey to enhance antiseptic properties. The mixture is caressing the throat 2-3 times a day for 5 days.

Possible consequences and complications

A cutting sore throat when swallowing creates significant discomfort, but many consider it harmless and do not pay attention. As the painful sensations intensify, the person tries to temporarily relieve the discomfort with the help of drugs and local antiseptic drugs.

With a prolonged course of manifestation of painful swallowing in the body, a number of complications can begin to develop:

• chronic bronchitis and asthma;
• pneumonia and pneumonia;
• chronic diseases of the heart, kidneys, joints;
• sinusitis (sinusitis, frontal sinusitis);
• otitis media and partial deafness;
• respiratory failure;
• heart failure with the development of coma.

Sore throat when swallowing in case of SARS and flu, if untreated, can lead to disruption of certain functions and body systems and death. Most often, prolonged cutting pain affects the state of hearing and voice and can lead to dumbness, deafness. In the case of the development of an abscess and neoplasms, the timeliness of treatment for examination and treatment plays a role paramount, therefore, for any discomfort in the throat, it is important to start treatment as soon as possible for a quick and complete recovery.

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