Throat Swelling
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Rohini R, MD (Ear, nose, throat (ENT))
Dr. Rohini R is an ENT, Head and Neck Surgeon, with a Fellowship in Advanced Endoscopic Sinus and Skull Base Surgery and a Fellowship in Aesthetic Medicine and Lasers. Besides clinical practice and working with Ubie, she is actively training and mentoring medical students and residents. She has functioned in various work settings - teaching hospitals, private and free health centers, and worked with patients from all socioeconomic backgrounds due to her experience in free hospitals and volunteering in India and Singapore.
Yoshinori Abe, MD (Internal medicine)
Dr. Abe graduated from The University of Tokyo School of Medicine in 2015. He completed his residency at the Tokyo Metropolitan Health and Longevity Medical Center. He co-founded Ubie, Inc. in May 2017, where he currently serves as CEO & product owner at Ubie. Since December 2019, he has been a member of the Special Committee for Activation of Research in Emergency AI of the Japanese Association for Acute Medicine. | | Dr. Abe has been elected in the 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Healthcare & Science category.
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About the symptom
Throat swelling is referring to the swelling in the back of the throat between the tonsils and the voice box. It can be uncomfortable, causing a sore throat or tightness.
When to see a doctor
Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms
Throat swelling
Possible causes
- Acute tonsillitis / pharyngitis
Infection of the tonsils and pharynx (back of the mouth), either by viruses or bacteria.
- Sinusitis
Infection of the sinuses, which are cavities around the nose. The infection can be acute (lasting about a week) or chronic (lasting more than three months). It can be caused by viruses or bacteria.
- Atopic asthma
A condition in which the airways are highly sensitive and overreact to foreign substances. The underlying cause is unclear but involves genetics. Many triggers for atopic (allergic) asthma flares include smoke, pollen, and dust mite droppings.
Suppurative lymphadenitis
- Otitis media
- Retropharyngeal abscess
Primary immunodeficiency syndrome
Related serious diseases
- Angioedema
Swelling of the eyes, lips, or other body parts due to an allergic reaction. Triggers typically include external allergens like nuts, crustaceans, bee stings, and drugs. However, in some cases, this condition may be genetic and inherited in the family.
- Group A streptococcal infection
Questions your doctor may ask about this symptom
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom
Do you have throat swelling?
Do you have a fever?
Do you have a cough?
Do you have a runny nose?
Do you have phlegm?
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Reviewed By:
Rohini R, MD (Ear, nose, throat (ENT))
Dr. Rohini R is an ENT, Head and Neck Surgeon, with a Fellowship in Advanced Endoscopic Sinus and Skull Base Surgery and a Fellowship in Aesthetic Medicine and Lasers. Besides clinical practice and working with Ubie, she is actively training and mentoring medical students and residents. She has functioned in various work settings - teaching hospitals, private and free health centers, and worked with patients from all socioeconomic backgrounds due to her experience in free hospitals and volunteering in India and Singapore.
Yoshinori Abe, MD (Internal medicine)
Dr. Abe graduated from The University of Tokyo School of Medicine in 2015. He completed his residency at the Tokyo Metropolitan Health and Longevity Medical Center. He co-founded Ubie, Inc. in May 2017, where he currently serves as CEO & product owner at Ubie. Since December 2019, he has been a member of the Special Committee for Activation of Research in Emergency AI of the Japanese Association for Acute Medicine. | | Dr. Abe has been elected in the 2020 Forbes 30 Under 30 Asia Healthcare & Science category.
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