A spasm or cramp is a condition characterized by voluntary muscle contraction, while the muscles cannot relax. This process is very painful.
Cramps can affect any muscle, or a certain part of the body, for example, a spasm of the neck muscles, or some muscle group. A cramp in time can last in the interval from several seconds to several minutes. As a rule, spasm manifests itself cyclically, i.e. a seizure can be repeated several times before it passes.
So, if you are worried about cramping in your throat, you must definitely establish the causes of this unpleasant condition.
- If, in addition to convulsions, you experience a sore throat, your voice becomes hoarse and swallowing is difficult, then in this case, the causes can often be associated with a viral or bacterial infection. Cramps in the throat can be caused by diseases such as tonsillitis, laryngitis, as well as pharyngitis and others. In this case, it is desirable to exclude the use of tobacco and alcohol products. It is recommended to drink plenty of warm water, gargle well with chamomile or sage, carry out inhalation procedures, compresses and foot baths.
- If a spasm of the throat, the causes of which have not been established, is accompanied by heartburn, then this is a signal of a condition such as gastrointestinal reflux, or, in other words, digestive system dysfunction is observed. In this case, the acid contained in the stomach enters the esophagus, due to the fact that the sphincter muscles do not contract normally. It is necessary to consult a doctor who will prescribe the correct treatment aimed at regulating the movement of food through the digestive tract. It is also recommended to eat food often, but in small portions.
- If you have cramps in your throat, and it is difficult to swallow saliva, and not related to eating, then these symptoms can mean stress or anxiety. Massage, deep breathing, as well as all kinds of physical exercises will help with this situation. It is recommended to take valocordin, Novopassit and other sedatives, you can make tincture of motherwort. If all these measures do not lead to the desired result, and cramps in your throat still continue to bother you, it is strongly recommended that you seek the help of a professional doctor.
- Further, in addition to spasm, you can feel chest pain, especially when you are in a bent position, or lie down. This may be due to diaphragmatic hernia. It is known that its appearance may increase with excess weight. So, if the patient is obese, it is urgent to take measures to eliminate excess weight. At the same time, there is a high probability that the state of health will noticeably improve. In this case, it is also advised to eat food often, but in portions of a small volume. After eating, it is advisable not to exhaust yourself with physical activity and not bend over again. It is also harmful to wear tight belts, tight corsets. If the diaphragmatic hernia is in a severe stage, it is surgically eradicated.
- The patient may complain that difficulty swallowing is increasing, and in addition, there is a decrease in weight of more than five kilograms in a period of about 10 weeks. The cause of this condition may be a tumor of the esophagus. Seek medical advice immediately. With timely treatment, the probability of recovery is very high. The doctor will most likely prescribe an X-ray with barium, an endoscopy of the esophagus and a biopsy of the mucous membrane of the esophagus. According to the study, a further course of treatment is being built.
- Cramps in the throat may be associated with a previous stroke, since it is no secret that swallowing is possible in the early stages of a stroke. Often, these symptoms disappear with proper treatment.