It would seem that this is not so scary - a burning sensation in the throat. However, how much inconvenience it causes - it is painful to speak, it is painful to swallow, and the mood is extremely worsened by excitement: "What if this is a serious illness?" After all, in fact, well, which of us did not have this sensation, is it really necessary to immediately go to the doctor?
In fact, burning in the throat most often means an inflammatory process in the mucous membrane of the larynx, which is caused by an infection - such as tonsillitis, pharyngitis, laryngitis. And even if you are familiar with such diseases and clearly know what needs to be done, you are still better off visiting a doctor who will establish the correct diagnosis and prescribe the appropriate treatment, as well as conclude that you are ill, and if necessary later will give you the necessary information. After all, you, having a sore throat infection in your throat, should not be in public places so that people around you will not become infected.
However, often such a sign may accompany other diseases.
Pharyngeal neurosis - the so-called pathological condition of the larynx, which is associated with disorders in the nervous system. Most often, syphilis, brain tumors, and neuropsychic disorders can lead to pharyngeal neurosis . In addition to the burning sensation in the throat, pharyngeal neurosis is accompanied by symptoms such as numbness in the larynx, increased sensitivity of the throat or a feeling of a “lump in the throat,” tingling, pressure, or pain that spreads to the ear, tongue, and larynx.
Allergic reactions can also be accompanied by a burning sensation in the throat. Especially if they are caused by hypersensitivity to book dust or plant pollen.
Professional adverse conditions - work in a dusty room, a strong load on the voice, can also cause you to burn in the throat. Very often, teachers, singers, broadcasters who have to talk a lot about work suffer from this.
Often a cause of burning in the throat can be reflux gastroesophagitis, this disease is associated with a violation of the closure of the esophageal lower sphincter, while the acidic contents enter the esophagus from the stomach and begin to irritate the mucous membrane. With this phenomenon, pain and burning along the esophagus also appear.
If a burning sensation appears after a plentiful meal or when lying down, and after eating a sensation of a “lump in the throat”, belching and heartburn, you need to consult a gastroenterologist, as this may indicate gastritis, stomach ulcer, cholecystitis, hernia in esophageal opening.
Nodules in the thyroid gland, which put pressure on the trachea, can also provoke a burning sensation in the throat, changes in voice, decreased appetite, and increased general weakness.
If a burning sensation in the throat is caused by an inflammatory process in the larynx, then it is possible to get rid of this feeling by following simple rules:
Throat should be rinsed with decoctions of calendula and chamomile.
It is required to refuse salty and spicy food, smoking and alcohol - they can greatly irritate the larynx mucosa.
Drink plenty of fluids: teas, decoctions of herbs, fruit drinks.
Try to talk less.
If the disease is accompanied by high body temperature, an increase in lymph nodes, then you need to urgently consult an otolaryngologist. It is possible that you cannot do without taking antibiotics.
If a burning sensation in the throat is caused by an allergy, then, to reduce contact with irritants and allergens, you can:
- buy an air ionizer that purifies and moisturizes the air;
- walk less in windy weather;
- often do wet cleaning in the apartment;
- remove all dust accumulators (soft toys, carpets, blackout curtains) from the apartment;
- change clothes after they came from the street;
- rinse eyes, nose and rinse larynx with a weak solution of salt after coming home from the street.
With reflux esophagitis, to reduce a burning sensation in the throat, it is required:
eat less spicy and fatty foods; Do not overeat; get rid of excess weight;
do not go to bed immediately after eating; drink less alcohol and quit smoking.
In any case, the doctor should explain the cause of this phenomenon to you.