What’s that burning sensation in your throat?



Burning sensation in the throat may be related to pharyngitis, upper respiratory tract infection, reflux pharyngitis and other causes.

1. Pharyngitis: Inflammation of the pharyngeal mucosal tissues caused by spicy dietary stimuli, bacterial and viral infections may manifest as a burning sensation in the throat.

2. Upper respiratory tract infection: Viral or bacterial infections caused by the upper respiratory tract appear infectious diseases, may appear throat burning, sore throat and other symptoms.

3. Reflux laryngitis: stomach contents reflux into the esophagus on the pharynx, reflux contains acidic substances, stimulation of the mucous membrane of the pharynx triggered by reflux laryngitis, can appear burning sensation in the throat.

Patients who feel a burning sensation in the throat need to go to the hospital and ask the doctor to make a clear diagnosis and correct treatment. Daily attention to a light diet, drink warm water in moderation, avoid spicy and stimulating food.