Sore throat when swallowing something may be caused by a foreign body in the throat, or caused by acute pharyngitis, acute tonsillitis, pharyngeal tumors and so on. 1. Foreign body in the throat: if you accidentally get fish splinter, bone, etc. stuck in your throat while eating, you will have a sore throat when swallowing. 2. Acute pharyngitis: patients mainly manifest dry and itchy throat, sore throat, etc. It is usually more common in the alternation of fall, winter and spring seasons. 3. Acute tonsillitis: patients mainly have symptoms of sore throat, chills and fever, which are usually caused by viral and bacterial infections, and may also be caused by poor rest and over-fatigue. 4. Pharyngeal tumor: If there is a tumor in the throat, when the tumor breaks down and grows, it will also show in the performance of sore throat when swallowing something. It is recommended that patients actively seek medical treatment, systematic examination and clear diagnosis.