Patient Question
Hello Doctor,
Why is the right side of my throat sore and it hurt when I swallow, and I keep spitting up saliva and my right side ear hurt?
Answered by Dr. Sai Swethaa
Hello,
Thank you for reaching out to Dr. Galen. Please find the below response to your query.
Your symptoms suggest a possible infection or inflammation in the throat, which could be due to several conditions. Here are some common possibilities:
- Tonsillitis: Inflammation of the tonsils, often due to a bacterial or viral infection, can cause sore throat, difficulty swallowing, and ear pain.
- Pharyngitis: Inflammation of the pharynx (throat) can lead to a sore throat, pain on one side, and difficulty swallowing.
- Ear Infection: An infection in the ear, particularly the middle ear (otitis media), can cause referred pain to the throat due to shared nerve pathways.
- Peritonsillar Abscess: A more severe condition where a collection of pus forms near the tonsils, causing severe throat pain, difficulty swallowing, and ear pain on the affected side.
- Postnasal Drip: Mucus draining from the nasal passages into the throat can cause irritation and soreness, often accompanied by spitting up saliva.
- Lymphadenitis: Swollen lymph nodes due to an infection can cause localized pain in the throat and ear on one side.
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