Odynophagia is a swallowing disorder (dysphagia) accompanied by pain during swallowing (painful swallowing). Causes of swallowing pain can include irritated or swollen mucous membranes in the throat and pharynx.

Possible causes:

In most cases, there are harmless causes behind the pain when swallowing. However, other causes such as abscesses, infections, or throat cancer are also possible. These can include:

• Inflammations in the mouth, throat, and neck (e.g., tonsillitis)

• Throat cancer

• Foreign bodies

• Injuries

• Zenker's diverticulum (an outpouching in the throat)

• Sensation of a lump in the throat

Certain medications can also cause swallowing difficulties as a side effect.

Treatment:

Even when experiencing pain during swallowing, it is important to continue eating and drinking adequately. The treatment focuses on addressing the underlying condition or cause.

Any hoarseness, sensation of a lump in the throat, or swallowing disorder lasting longer than three weeks should be evaluated by a specialist in phoniatrics or an otolaryngologist (ENT doctor).

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