Each of us experienced an unpleasant tickle and constriction in the throat. But when such a feeling appears quite often and begins to bother a person, it is necessary to seek qualified help. A lump in the throat is not a disease. This feeling is most often a sign of a disease. Sometimes an indicator of the disease can only be an unpleasant sensation in the throat. And sometimes a sense of perspiration and constriction is accompanied by a number of other painful symptoms.
Causes of the symptom
Most often, along with an unpleasant sore throat, a person feels other inconvenience, which he compares with a lump, which interferes with normal breathing, swallowing. This sensation may be accompanied by other symptoms: pain in the stomach, heart, nausea, cough, dizziness, etc. The patient may experience general fatigue and apathy. Experts divide all the causes of a coma in the throat into 2 large groups:
Somatic causes
If the patient complains of discomfort and sore throat, the doctor will first check the somatic group of causes of this symptom. These include:
- Tumors Compression, heaviness and a lump in the throat can be felt by people who develop a tumor. It may be benign or not. As the tumor grows, discomfort can intensify, it becomes harder to breathe. Ultimately, the resulting pathology can completely block breathing.
- Various inflammatory processes. Pharyngitis, laryngitis and sore throat with angina can be accompanied by complications such as edema or abscess. They can cause a coma.
- Thyroid disorder. With improper operation, iron begins its uncontrolled growth. An enlarged thyroid gland compresses the throat and makes breathing difficult. In severe thyroid disorders, concomitant symptoms such as weight loss, loss of appetite, etc. are observed.
- Osteochondrosis. This ailment can cause symptoms such as a lump in the throat, headaches and discomfort in the back. Osteochondrosis requires long-term and properly selected treatment.
- Gastrointestinal tract disorders. If a person feels discomfort in the throat after eating, then most likely he has problems with the gastrointestinal tract.
- Reflux disease is a disease in which a person is disturbed by frequent heartburn, belching and nausea. Most often this happens due to overeating and eating junk food. In this case, a person is accompanied by constant discomfort in the throat.
- Injury or burn of the esophagus. Gastroendoscopy, roughage or chemicals can injure the walls of the esophagus. And as a result, a sensation of coma may occur. In this case, the sore throat stops 7-10 days after the injury.
- Quincke's edema. With such an allergic reaction, severe edema of the upper respiratory tract occurs, which makes breathing difficult. If the patient is not helped on time, he can be fatal.
- Alcoholism and smoking cause discomfort and sore throat.
- In rare cases, a sensation of coma occurs due to factors such as: parasites, heart and vascular diseases, excess weight.
Psychological reasons
Nowadays, a person is subject to frequent stresses and depressive states, so the psychological reason for the appearance of a coma in the throat is considered quite common.
A feeling of tightness in the throat and difficulty in breathing can be disturbing during stressful situations. When such sensations appear during a strong excitement and immediately pass, you should not sound the alarm. But if the sensation of a coma in the throat is constantly present and is accompanied by tinnitus, rapid heartbeat and panic attacks, it is necessary to consult a qualified specialist. Outdoor exercise and exercise can help relieve symptoms. In severe cases, the therapist prescribes sedatives and antidepressants.
Diagnostics
- At the first stage of diagnosis, the doctor makes a survey of the patient. He finds out how long the coma lasts, and at what point the first unpleasant sensations appeared.
- Then the specialist conducts a general inspection. Checks the condition of the spine, lymph nodes and the symmetry of the neck.
- After carrying out all of the above actions, pharyngoscopy and laryngoscopy are prescribed. An endoscope examines the upper respiratory tract.
- When there is a suspicion of pathology of the sinuses, computed tomography and radiography are performed.
- At the last stage, a consultation with a gastroenterologist, endocrinologist and neurologist is prescribed.
Treatment
Depending on the cause of a coma, there are various methods for treating a throat. The set of procedures aimed at eliminating this symptom, the specialist prescribes, depending on the diagnosis.
If the symptom appears due to an impaired thyroid function, the patient is prescribed a course of taking hormones and iodine-containing drugs. When osteochondrosis became the root cause of unpleasant sensations in the throat, the therapy is carried out with the help of physical therapy, massages and laser therapy. If a patient has a tumor, the specialist should determine its nature and prescribe appropriate therapy. Radiation and chemotherapy are the most common ways to eliminate it. In severe cases, it is necessary to resort to the operational method.
When discomfort in the throat occurs due to problems with the gastrointestinal tract, then to cure the patient, it is necessary to establish a diet, eat diet foods. In severe cases, the specialist prescribes drugs that improve the work of the gastrointestinal tract. When the hernia of the esophagus serves as the wine of compression in the throat, surgical intervention is indicated to the patient.
In the event that a lump in the throat is a consequence of a viral or bacterial infection, a specialist will prescribe a whole range of measures to combat inflammation.
Treatment for viral and bacterial infections
Before proceeding with the treatment of a sore throat (you can see the photo in the article), you need to find out if a bacterial or viral infection caused the disease.
Bacterial throat infections
Half of the inflammatory processes in the throat are caused by bacterial infections. These include various tonsillitis (tonsillitis) and pharyngitis. Distinctive signs of such infections are:
- Rapid development of pain and sore throat.
- Body temperature rises.
- The general condition of the body worsens.
- An increase in lymph nodes may occur.
How to treat a bacterial throat infection
At the first sign of infection, consult a doctor. He must examine the patient, prescribe appropriate tests and prescribe the necessary drugs based on them. If the patient has a sore throat, rinsing with solutions of soda with salt, furacilin and a decoction of chamomile helps well.
Pharmaceutical companies produce a large number of throat tablets that make swallowing easier and have an antibacterial effect. Doctors often recommend the following: Strepsils, Decatilene, Septolete, etc.
Also eliminate the symptoms of infection throat sprays with an antiseptic ("Oracept", "Strepsils-plus", etc.) If the body temperature is high, take non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs ("Ibuklin", "Ibuprofen", etc.) to a patient who suffers from a bacterial infections, you need to consume a large amount of warm liquid. It can be various teas, fruit drinks and compotes. In no case should it be sparkling water, as it can cause even more irritation.
How to treat a throat viral infection
Viral infections can also cause pain and a lump in the throat. The main signs of their development are:
- Fatigue, loss of strength.
- The throat first tickles, then the pain intensifies.
- The head starts to hurt.
- There is a sensation of “aches” in the bones.
- Sore throat is usually accompanied by a runny nose.
If the first signs of a viral infection appear, consult a doctor. He prescribes a complex of antiviral drugs. In case of a viral infection, the same sprays, lozenges and throat solutions are used.
Laryngitis
When the laryngeal mucosa becomes inflamed, laryngitis may occur. There are several reasons that provoke the onset of the disease:
- Strong cooling.
- Smoking
- Alcoholism.
- Contaminated air.
- Strong load on the vocal cords.
- Allergic reactions.
Laryngitis most often begins unexpectedly. A person almost does not feel unwell, the temperature remains normal or rises slightly. The first sign of laryngitis is dryness, burning, and a barking cough in the throat. At the next stage, a dry barking cough is replaced by a wet one, with the release of a large amount of sputum.
For children under four years of age, laryngitis is dangerous because a severe swelling of the throat is formed, which can complicate the breathing process. At the first symptoms of the disease, you must urgently consult a pediatrician.
To eliminate the symptoms of laryngitis, the patient should first of all exclude the factors that provoke its development. It is necessary not to strain the vocal cords, to give up smoking, alcoholic beverages and to exclude sharp, hot or cold dishes from your diet. Drinking should be warm and plentiful.
It is necessary to try to get rid of a cold in order to free nasal breathing. The patient should breathe fresh moist air. Therefore, the room where it is located must be ventilated twice a day and wet cleaned. If the air in the room is too dry, you need to moisten it (for example, leave a bucket of water near the battery). It is necessary to exclude the patient's stay in a smoky room or in cold air. In order to get rid of the symptoms of laryngitis, you need to not talk or do it very quietly if possible. In order to reduce dryness in the throat, you need to drink warm alkaline mineral water or milk with the addition of honey. A good effect is given by inhalation with a nebulizer or steam inhalation.
In acute forms of laryngitis, the use of a local antibiotic in the form of a spray or aerosol is prescribed. In combination with the above measures, physiotherapy and cough medications are used. As with all infections, the patient needs to consume a large amount of warm fluid.
If the treatment is selected correctly and the patient complies with all the doctor's recommendations, the ailment disappears in about a week. When the healing process is delayed or worsening occurs, antibiotics are usually prescribed. Sometimes problems with the voice persist even after recovery, in which case the patient needs rehabilitation training of the vocal cords.
Folk remedies
In folk medicine, there are hundreds of methods for treating coma in the throat. And how to treat an ailment at home depends on the reasons that caused a feeling of constriction and discomfort. Therefore, before starting to self-medicate, it is necessary to consult a doctor. And only after the approval of a specialist can you start therapy at home.
- Gargling and lubricating the throat. To relieve unpleasant symptoms, gargle and lubricate. There are many recipes for this. The rinse should be warm. The procedure should be carried out 3-4 times a day. Rinsing is carried out with a decoction of chamomile, sage with the addition of eucalyptus and sea salt. Lubricate the throat with purified kerosene, a solution of vodka with pepper or a solution of soda.
- Inhalation. Steam inhalations also have a good effect. For them, decoctions of medicinal herbs, natural essential oil are used. A remedy prepared according to this recipe relieves sore throat well: boil the potatoes with the addition of soda, after which they knead it and breathe over the pan.
- Compresses Rub throat with warming oils and wrap up at night. A compress of boiled potatoes helps a lot. Boil vegetables, knead, wrap in gauze and wrap their throats.
- Warm foot baths. Exposing the feet to warm temperatures is good for sore throats. The most popular is a warm foot bath with mustard powder.
- Means that strengthen the immune system. Any treatment should be accompanied by the use of means to strengthen the immune system. Therefore, for diseases of the throat, it is recommended to drink tea with the addition of lemon, honey and ginger. In addition, special vitamin mixtures of dried fruits and nuts are prepared. These products will not only strengthen weakened immunity, but also saturate the body with the necessary vitamins.
If you decide to treat throat with folk remedies, remember that they will be effective only in combination with medications that your doctor can prescribe after diagnosing the disease. Remember that self-medication can only aggravate the situation and cause serious harm to your health!
If the sensation of a coma in the throat appears against a background of nervous tension, you can also resort to recipes of alternative medicine. One of the easiest ways to relax is to have a full sleep and rest regimen. Go to bed and get up at the same time. The room in which you are resting should have fresh air, the bed is hard and comfortable. You need to monitor your diet, eat more fruits and vegetables. Daily walks in the fresh air and moderate physical activity will help get rid of nervous disorders. Herbal teas with the addition of mint, lemon balm, valerian and motherwort will help calm the nerves. Baths with the addition of essential oils or massages with lavender oil are a good way to relax.
Conclusion
When you feel a lump in your throat, the first thing you need to do is seek medical advice. Remember, this is not a disease, but a symptom that can lead to a serious illness. And only on time the diagnosis and proper treatment will help to avoid serious complications.