subject: Common Causes And Symptoms Of Throat Problems [print this page] The pharynx or most commonly known as throat, is a conduit for drinks, food and air to pass to the gastrointestinal or respiratory system. Problems in this section of the human body may give rise to a number of symptoms which in turn help to identify the issue. Since a throat is closely associated with the larynx, mouth and nasal cavity any disorder in these sections may result in throat problems too. If you face any throat related problems then the best thing would be to visit a good ENT physician. You will find in plenty of reputed ENT specialists in a number of US cities like Orland Park (IL) and Oak Forest (IL).
The major causes and symptoms of throat problems are:
1. Difficulty in swallowing: The medical term used for this issue is dysphagia. There are 2 major types of dysphagia - oropharyngeal or mouth-throat in origin and esophageal or food pipe. Most causes of mouth-throat related problems are muscular or neurological in nature. However, in children and infants the cause maybe due to development abnormalities.
2. Painful swallowing: The medical term for this type of throat problem is odynophagia and may be due to pain in the throat, esophagus or mouth. Sometimes it may be possible that a person suffering from this problem feels pain while swallowing. Most of the major causes of this sort of throat pain, especially while swallowing are related to esophagitis and pharyngitis. Persistent odynophagia may result in chronic sore throat. So it is advised to visit an ENT physician at an early stage of this problem. A number of US citizens, especially in major cities like Burbank (IL) and Orland Park (IL), who are always on the move, have a tendency of ignoring such throat issues.
3. Swollen neck lymph nodes: This is evident with any sort of infection of the upper level of the respiratory tract and certain non-infectious conditions. This may include areas like tonsillar, posterior cervical lymph nodes, submental or submandibular lymph nodes.
If you are suffering from any sort of throat related problems and you are looking for a good ENT physician - Orland Park (IL) and Palos Hills (IL) are some of the cities in US where residents can avail of the services of reputed physicians from South Suburban Hearing & ENT Group. Their services include treatment of swallowing and voice problems and they specialize in surgical procedures of these parts of the human body. If you want further information about throat problems or want to book an appointment then visit their website www.southsuburbanhearing.com.
