About the sore throat
The sore is a protective response of the mucosa of the throat is often a sign of inflammation. Most often in the core of this process is an infectious disease. You should always pay attention to accompanying symptoms. If sore throat is accompanied by cough, runny nose, fever, muscle pain, it is quite clear that the cause was infection. In this case it is better to call the doctor on duty at home and to take sick leave or a certificate.
To determine the true cause of this unpleasant symptom can only be the doctor-the otolaryngologist. Therefore, if the throat hurts for a long time and is not associated with seasonal epidemics of colds and flu, be sure to consult a specialist.
Causes of sore throat
Most often the sore throat is seen in chronic or acute pharyngitis, nasopharyngitis, infection. It is very important to timely and correctly diagnose the disease since the infection can go lower in the bronchi, trachea, lungs. And then to cope with it will be much more difficult.
But not always, infectious diseases cause sore throat. It can also be an allergic reaction. Especially if the patient has hypersensitivity to dust, pollen.
Or sore can be a symptom of neurosis throats. Most often this disease are neuropsychiatric disorders. But often a brain tumor or even syphilis. Neuroses of the pharynx may accompany such symptoms are: increased sensitivity of this zone, anaesthesia of the mucous membrane of the pharynx, the incessant feeling of "lump in throat", pressure, pain, which are reflected in the larynx, tongue, ear.
Well as the throat can have a strong impact professional conditions. For example, when working in a dusty environment, at a constant load voice can be a sore throat.
Another reason for the unpleasant symptoms can be reflux gastroesophageal. This disease is associated with impaired closing function of the lower esophageal sphincter. It is shown that the acidic contents of the stomach coming back up into the esophagus, and as a result irritate. Pain and burning sensation throughout the esophagus and also a sore throat.
Also provoke unpleasant symptom can nodules in the thyroid gland, if large enough and positioned so that pressure on the trachea. This can manifest itself also in the change of voice, loss of appetite, the appearance of weakness.
