My throat hurts when i swallow how do i get rid of it

Painful swallowing can feel like discomfort or pain or may feel like a burning or squeezing sensation.

Neck hurts when swallowing on right side

It may be felt anywhere from the neck to the breastbone. Pain in the throat or chest during swallowing is called odynophagia.

Painful swallowing can be caused by several things, including infection, acid reflux, or damage to the esophagus (food tube).

This article will discuss what can cause painful swallowing, when to be concerned, and what to do about it.

Symptoms of Painful Swallowing

In addition to pain or discomfort while swallowing, a person with odynophagia may also experience:

• Soreness or ulcers in the mouth
• Pain and a burning sensation after swallowing
• Feeling as though food is "stuck"
• Reflux (stomach acid flows back into the food tube) or indigestion

Painful swallowing often feels like a sensation of squeezing or burning.

It may be felt high in the neck or down lower behind the breastbone.