It often happens that a person is tormented by the same problem for quite a long time. And you just can't deal with it. For example, a sore throat constantly. The reasons, as well as ways to get rid of the problem, are described in this article.
Main reasons
Initially, we need to figure out why this might be so. If your throat hurts all the time, the reasons may be as follows:
- The action of pathogens such as viruses and bacteria.
- The action of an irritant that lives in the external environment. This could be cigarette smoke, drinking cold drinks, etc.
- Throat injuries.
- Psychological factors. Often illnesses and problems with the body are far-fetched. For example, a child may have a constant sore throat if the child strongly does not want to go to kindergarten or school.
But still, the cause of pain is mainly a variety of diseases that cause such an unpleasant symptom.
Angina
Very often, persistent sore throats are caused by a sore throat. This is an infectious disease in which the pain in the throat is verystrong, often gives to the ear and neck, the palatine tonsils become inflamed (the disease is also called acute tonsillitis). There may be a plaque on the tonsils. However, it is observed only in the case of purulent tonsillitis. With a viral disease, there is no plaque on the tonsils. However, the tonsils are inflamed anyway and have the shape of small rounded balls. In this case, you can get rid of the problem with the help of medications. For rinsing, it is best to use antibacterial agents "Rivanol", "Furacilin". Lozenges that are designed to relieve sore throats - Falimint, Strepsils. Throat sprays "Yoks", "Oracept" are also suitable.
Pharyngitis
In this case, the sore throat becomes red, its mucous membrane becomes inflamed. Pain in this case is not too strong, but often accompanied by perspiration. While taking warm food or hot liquids, the symptoms may disappear altogether or disappear as much as possible. However, they return after a while. Also, with acute pharyngitis, discolored mucus may collect on the back of the larynx, which provokes a cough. The treatment is local, that is, the use of tablets for sore throats, for example, Strepsils, Ingalipt or Kameton sprays, is relevant. Be sure to rinse with antiseptic preparations, such as Yodinol or Furacilin.
Chronic diseases
Very often it is chronic diseases of the throat that provoke constant pain, that is, tonsillitis or pharyngitis in a neglected form. Symptoms are not so pronounced, but there is a relatively longtime.
Allergic reactions
If a person constantly has a sore throat, the reasons may be hiding in an allergic reaction of the body to a certain irritant. With such a problem, in addition to sore throat, swelling of the larynx can also occur, tearing is observed, and sometimes there is a runny nose. An allergen can be dust, plant pollen, animal dander, or food. In this case, the sore throat will go away if you isolate yourself from the action of the allergen. You can also take antiallergic drugs such as L-Cet, Cetrin.
Dry air
If a person has a sore throat in the morning, the cause may be dry air in the room. The lack of moisture easily irritates the mucous membranes, which provokes pain. It should also be noted that dry air is an excellent breeding ground for viruses and bacteria, which are easiest to penetrate into the human oral cavity. So if your throat hurts in the morning, you need to think about moisturizing the room. This can be done either with the help of special devices - air humidifiers, or with the help of regular wet cleaning and more frequent ventilation of the room.
Tumors
If your throat hurts all the time, the causes may be hiding in the tumors. Most often they are localized in the larynx. Cause constant pain, which can increase over time. It becomes painful not only to eat, but even to speak. The voice may change. In this case, it is best to detect the problem as early as possible. Indeed, in this case, it is much easier with her andfaster it will be possible to cope.
A little about children
If a child has a persistent sore throat, there may be several reasons for this:
- A disease that has just emerged and is developing.
- Consequences of the disease.
- Psychological factor, when the pain is far-fetched and is an excuse not to perform certain actions. In this case, unpleasant sensations can indeed arise, but they pass on their own, after a certain time. The use of drugs in this case is most often not required.
If we talk about children, then I would like to note that even with the slightest problems, it is necessary to seek medical help. After all, it is best to detect the problem at an early stage, when it can be quickly de alt with in a short time. Children are prescribed "Grammidin", "Lizobakt", "Tandum Verde".
Causes of non-infectious nature
It's not just a sore throat that can cause discomfort. So, pain occurs without the presence of any kind of infection. In this case, the reasons may be:
- Loads on the vocal cords. This is often seen in singers, teachers, and children who cry a lot.
- Long load on the oropharynx. This is observed in the case of frequent oral sex, as well as a long stay in the mouth of a large object.
- Injuries of the larynx. Most often, the throat is injured by fish bones, bread crumbs, sharpmetal objects (such as forks).
- External trauma to the throat that causes constant pain. This may be due to prolonged squeezing or impact.
- Burn of the mucous membrane, which can be caused by drinking too hot liquids or by inhaling steam.
- Pain in the throat for a long time can persist in the postoperative period (for example, after the removal of the tonsils or opening of the abscess).
- Irritation of the mucous membrane of the throat due to taking certain medications.
- Deficiency in vitamins A, C and B can also cause a sore throat.
It is important to note that if the pain is non-infectious, it will not be aggravated by swallowing or talking. In this case, suckable lozenges, such as Septolete, or even simple mints can be used to get rid of the problem.
Diseases that are not associated with diseases of the throat
It should also be noted that a variety of diseases that are not at all associated with this organ can cause pain in the throat. So, for example, the throat can be irritated with gastro-food reflux. In this case, the contents of the stomach can be thrown into the esophagus, as a result of which it becomes irritated by gastric juice.
It is also necessary to talk about Eagle's syndrome, when the anatomical feature of the human pharynx becomes the cause. In this case, the patient has a too long styloid process. As a result, it happensirritation of the nerve endings, which causes constant pain.
Also, discomfort in this organ can occur as a result of vegetovascular dystonia, osteochondrosis of the cervical spine, and neuralgia.
