Burning sensation in the throat

It would seem that this is not so terrible - a burning sensation in the throat. However, how many inconveniences it delivers - it's painful to talk, it's painful to swallow, and even the mood worsens with excitement: "What if it's a serious illness?" After all, in fact, well, which of us did not have this feeling, do we really need to go to the doctor right away ?

In fact, burning in the throat most often means an inflammatory process in the laryngeal mucosa, which is caused by an infection - such as angina, pharyngitis, laryngitis. And even if you are familiar with such diseases and clearly know what you need to do, it is still better for you to visit a doctor who will establish the correct diagnosis and prescribe the appropriate treatment, and will make the conclusion that you are sick, and in case of need Later will give you the necessary information. After all, having an inflamed infectious focus in your throat, you should not be in public places, so that those around you do not get infected.

However, often this sign can accompany other diseases.

Neurosis of the pharynx - this is the pathological state of the larynx, which is associated with disorders in the nervous system. Most often, pharynx neurosis can result in syphilis, brain tumors, and neuropsychiatric disorders. In addition to burning in the throat, neuropathy of the pharynx is accompanied by such signs as numbness of the laryngeal mucosa, increased throat sensitivity or feeling "lump in the throat", tingling, pressure or pain that spreads into the ear, tongue, throat.

Allergic reactions can also be accompanied by a burning sensation in the throat. In particular, if they are caused by increased sensitivity to book dust or pollen of plants.

Professional adverse conditions - work in a dusty room, a strong load on the voice, can also be the reason that you burn in the throat. Very often teachers, singers, announcers, who are forced to talk a lot at work, suffer from this.

Often, the cause of burning in the throat is reflux gastroesophagitis, this disease is associated with a disruption of the esophageal lower sphincter closure, while the acidic contents enter the esophagus from the stomach and begin to irritate the mucosa. With this phenomenon, pain and burning along the esophagus also appear.

If the burning sensation appears after a plentiful meal or lying down, and even after eating, there is a sensation of "lump in the throat", belching and heartburn, it is required to consult a gastroenterologist, as it can talk about gastritis, stomach ulcer, cholecystitis, hernia in An esophageal aperture.

Nodal formations in the thyroid gland that put pressure on the trachea can also provoke a burning sensation in the throat, changes in the voice, a decrease in appetite, an increasing general weakness.

If the burning sensation in the throat is caused by the inflammatory process in the larynx, then you can get rid of this feeling by following simple rules:

Throat should be rinsed with decoctions of calendula and chamomile.

It is required to abandon salty and spicy food, smoking and alcohol - they can greatly irritate the laryngeal mucosa.

Use more fluids: teas, herbal decoctions, fruit drinks.

Try to talk less.

If the disease is accompanied by a high body temperature, an increase in lymph nodes, then it is required to urgently consult an otolaryngologist. It is possible that without antibiotics you will not get by.

If the burning sensation in the throat is caused by an allergy, then in order to reduce contact with irritants and allergens, you can:

• Ionizer air, which cleans and moistens the air;
• Less to walk in windy weather;
• Often do a wet cleaning in the apartment;
• Remove all dust collectors from the apartment (soft toys, carpets, dense curtains);
• To change clothes after they came from the street;
• Wash the eyes, nose and rinse the larynx with a mild saline solution after coming home from the street.

With reflux esophagitis, in order to reduce burning sensation in the throat, it is required:

There is less acute and fatty food; Do not overeat; Get rid of excess weight;

After meals do not go to bed at once; Drink less liquor and quit smoking.

In any case, the doctor should explain the reason for this phenomenon.