Throat and neck pain can occur together or separately and may be caused by various medical conditions such as sinusitis, cancer, and thyroid nodules. Acute pain is sudden and short-lived, while chronic pain persists and may indicate an underlying medical problem. Seek medical attention for persistent pain.
Throat and neck pain aren’t necessarily caused by the same culprit, nor do they always occur at the same time, but they can occur in tandem. Medical conditions that can cause both types of pain at the same time include sinusitis, heart attacks, and some forms of cancer.
When the lining of the sinuses becomes inflamed and thickened, the result is likely to be sinusitis. A sore throat can occur due to mucus draining down the back of the nose and into the throat. Neck pain can occur if the sphenoid sinus, in particular, is infected.
Throat cancer can cause lumps to appear in the neck and cause swelling in the neck. This can result in both neck pain and sore throat. A sore throat that doesn’t go away on its own, even with the use of antibiotics, can be an indication of throat cancer.
When nodules develop in the thyroid, they can cause pain in the neck and throat, although neither is highly likely. A neck-related lump is often discovered by a doctor during a routine exam, although the lump is rarely visible to the naked eye. Although thyroid nodules don’t usually cause pain, they can create problems swallowing.
Tonsillitis and glandular fever can also cause pain in the throat and neck as the neck swells because the glands in the neck become enlarged. One of the most common causes of both throat and neck pain is pharyngitis, which is a sore throat caused by inflammation of the throat or pharynx. Sore throat is the result of a bacterial infection, which is treated with antibiotics, or more typically, a viral infection.
When a sore throat is the result of a strep infection, the tonsils become covered and swollen and the throat becomes sore. The sore throat is also likely to reach the ears. Lymph nodes in the neck can also become infected when you have a sore throat, which hurts your neck. It’s also not unusual for a sore throat to make your head and neck ache.
When suffering from acute pain in the throat or neck, the pain comes on quickly and can be brutal during its duration, but it doesn’t last long. If you have chronic throat and neck pain, the pain progresses and persists over a long period of time and is not receptive to treatment. Generally, acute pain is the result of an injury. Chronic neck pain can be related to other medical problems. If you experience persistent pain in your throat and neck, don’t hesitate to see a doctor.
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