Causes of swelling and pain in the pharynx

The article was consulted with Specialist Doctor Ear - Nose - Throat Doctor - Department of Medical Examination & Internal Medicine - Vinmec Hai Phong International Hospital.

Sore throat can occur due to many different causes, mainly due to viral, bacterial or weather changes that cause sore throat. However, in some cases, persistent pharyngeal pain accompanied by rapid weight loss can be a warning sign of oropharyngeal cancer.

Pharyngitis is characterized by a swollen and painful pharynx, in addition to a sore throat, dry cough, headache, fever, and swollen glands. Pharyngitis occurs due to many different causes such as viral infections such as adeno, rhinovirus, influenza, measles and bacteria such as streptococcus, staphylococcus, pneumococcus; due to weather change, environmental pollution, habit of drinking a lot of ice, eating unhygienic food, using stimulants, improper oral hygiene habits or complications of reflux reverse stomach acid.

Nasopharyngeal cancer is a malignant cancer appearing in the back of the oropharynx, the nasopharyngeal constriction or "pharyngeal niche" caused by the epstein-barr virus, the disease often progresses rapidly with a high risk of death.
Nasopharyngeal cancer, like other cancers, often has very vague symptoms, easy to be confused with the manifestations of chronic pharyngitis. Therefore, patients are often detected when the disease has advanced. Some common symptoms of nasopharyngeal cancer include:
Sore throat and swelling Voice change, hoarseness Difficulty swallowing Weight loss, wheezing Pain in the ear Notes to distinguish nasopharyngeal cancer from nasopharyngeal cancer pharyngitis is rapid weight loss and the above symptoms occur and do not go away. Therefore, when the above symptoms persist for more than 2 weeks and still do not heal, it is necessary to see a doctor to determine the cause and handle it promptly.

The pharynx is considered the gateway of the respiratory and digestive tracts, with many meridians passing through. Therefore, it is responsible for protecting the body from the penetration of external agents.
In the process of conflict between external agents and resistance, swelling and pain under the pharynx can be caused. If the resistance is good, the pain will go away, on the contrary, not only the pharynx will hurt but the whole health will also be affected. Some of the following Traditional Medicine remedies can be used for treatment:
3.1. Treatment of pain in the pharynx due to external agents The drug is used for those who have symptoms of pain, itching, dryness, swelling and redness of the throat; difficulty swallowing or choking; high fever; thirsty; disease that is spread between people.
How to use: Mix the ingredients (Room Maple 12g, Bach Thuoc 12g, Bach Linh 12g, Hoang Cam 12g, Burdock 12g, Thang Ma 12g, Sand wings 12g, Licorice 10g, Ginseng 10g, Hoang Lien 08g) ) with 7 pieces of fresh ginger and 1200ml of water, remove the residue and take 120ml divided into 4-5 times to drink. Chewable lozenges are prepared by chewing / sucking water, releasing the residue of 3 pieces of musk, 3 patchouli leaves, 1 piece of Sinh Khuong, done 4-5 times a day. 3.2. Treatment of pain in the pharynx due to resistance Remedy for the treatment of "heat-accumulating colon"
The remedy is used for people who have fever symptoms but are not afraid of cold or heat, swollen throat, burning throat, fatigue. fatigue, thirst, constipation, yellow urine, abdominal discomfort.
How to use: The herbs Chi Tu 10g, Hoang Cam 10g, Lien Kieu 10g, Rhubarb 20g, Licorice 20g dried, powdered and mixed with Mang pepper 20g finely ground, drink 4 times a day, 10g each time drink with mint water, depending on age, there are different doses. Chewable lozenges are prepared by chewing / sucking water, releasing the residue of 3 leaves of lemon basil, 3 pieces of gardenia, 5-6 times a day. Remedy to treat "soreness"
The remedy is used for people with symptoms of chills, no sweat, stuffy nose, heavy voice, sore throat, headache, moderate fever, fear of wind, pain body fatigue, loss of appetite.
How to use: Prescription drugs 12g, Cross frame 12g, Marjoram 12g, Room maple 12g, Sand wings 12g, Poisonous activity 12g, Licorice 12g, Khuong Hoat 12g, Sai Ho 12g, Body only 12g, Phuc Linh 12g mixed with 7 pieces of fresh ginger, 10 mint leaves, 1200ml of water, remove the residue, take 120ml of water, divided into 4-5 times a day. Chewable medicine is prepared by chewing / sucking in water, releasing the residue 1 piece of Cannabis leaves or fresh tubers, 1 piece of Sinh Khuong, 4-5 times a day.

Sore throat can occur due to many different causes, mainly due to viral, bacterial or weather changes that cause sore throat. Accordingly, if the symptoms of the disease do not improve for a long time, the patient should go to medical centers for examination and treatment, to avoid dangerous complications.
Vinmec International General Hospital is a general hospital with the function of examining and treating ear, nose and throat diseases such as sinusitis, rhinitis, allergic rhinitis, chronic rhinitis, tonsillitis, and pain. throat, tinnitus and many other diseases. At Vinmec, we have also performed endoscopic diagnosis and treatment with modern medical methods for ear, nose and throat diseases, which not only brings high efficiency but also minimizes complications of recurrent disease. The great success is because Vinmec is always fully equipped with modern facilities, examination and treatment procedures are carried out by a team of experienced and qualified doctors that will bring about treatment results. optimal for customers.