What are some signs of a throat infection?

Answer 1

Cancers that involve the throat, base of the tongue, tonsil, pharynx, or tube that extends from the nasal passages to the mouth to the esophagus and sinus are called oropharyngeal and hypopharyngeal cancers.

Symptoms of throat cancer may include:

• A sore throat that does not go away
• Cough
• Pain or difficulty swallowing
• Weight loss for no known reason
• Ear pain
• A lump in the back of the mouth, throat or neck
• Advanced tumors may invade the voice box, causing hoarseness or breathing difficulty
• Bleeding from the throat or blood-tinged sputum

Risk factors for developing throat cancer may include:

• Smoking tobacco
• Heavy alcohol use
• A diet low in fruits and vegetables
• Drinking maté, a stimulant drink common in South America
• Chewing betel quid, a stimulant commonly used in parts of Asia
• Being infected with human papillomavirus (HPV)

The symptoms of the throat cancer include difficulty in swallowing,coughing up blood and abnormal breathing sounds.

Answer 2

I've been having trouble breathing for the past few months, and I thought it was Asthma but there's no chest pain or any signs of problems with my lugs. However I've been developing a small lump in the middle of my throat from the inside, ad usually it's by the middle of the day when I'm wheezing or coughing because I have such a hard time breathing. Do you know what these symptoms could mean?

Answer 3

Presenting symptoms include

• Mass in the neck
• Neck pain
• Bleeding from the mouth
• Sinus congestion, especially with nasopharyngeal carcinoma
• Bad breath
• Sore tongue
• Painless ulcer or sores in the mouth that do not heal
• White, red or dark patches in the mouth that will not go away
• Earache
• Unusual bleeding or numbness in the mouth
• Lump in the lip, mouth or gums
• Enlarged lymph glands in the neck
• Slurring of speech (if the cancer is affecting the tongue)
• Hoarse voice which persists for more than six weeks
• Sore throat which persists for more than six weeks
• Difficulty swallowing food
• Change in diet or weight loss

Answer 4

• A painless lump in the throat or neck
• A discolored white or red patch inside the mouth
• Unexplained pain or bleeding in the mouth
• A sore throat or cough that does not go away
• Pain or difficulty chewing or swallowing
• Hoarseness or other change in the voice
• Pain in the ear
• Swelling or pain in the jaw

Answer 5

Throat cancer is one of the most painful experiences you have. You should always get checked out to make sure you have not contracted it. Some of the symptoms that should warn you are a constant sore throat and the most obvious to everyone, swollen lymph nodes in the neck.

Answer 6

Lumps or tangible masses are usually the first symptom.

Answer 7

Generally soreness of the throat and/or abnormalities would begin. However, it is good to get frequently checked if you are a smoker. Preventative care is extremely important.

Answer 8

A throat infection can cause many symptoms, including swollen glands around the throat, a tender or raw feeling inside the throat, a tickling or hot sensation in the throat, or hoarseness.

Answer 9

Tonsil cancer has many symptoms and various signs that are associated with it. Some of these signs include a sore back throat that doesn't heal and problems with eating and swallowing.